Compassionate Medical Assistant – Flexible Hours

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Chicago, IL to support care teams and ensure patient safety and compassion. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks within a busy ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient preparation, injections, specimen handling, and EHR documentation, with flexible hours in a 40-hour workweek across Monday–Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience.
• Confident working with both children and adults preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Skills

Flexibility

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Chicago, IL to support care teams and ensure patient safety and compassion. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks within a busy ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient preparation, injections, specimen handling, and EHR documentation, with flexible hours in a 40-hour workweek across Monday–Saturday shifts.