Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Exams

Advocate Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Aurora Family Medicine in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You will assist providers, perform vital signs, document histories, and help prepare patients for exams in a busy ambulatory setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record, administer vaccines as directed, and participate in labs and point-of-care testing as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years verifiable MA experience in the last 5 years.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

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

High School Diploma

MA program

2 years MA exp

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Phlebotomy

Job description

Advocate Health's Aurora Family Medicine in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You will assist providers, perform vital signs, document histories, and help prepare patients for exams in a busy ambulatory setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record, administer vaccines as directed, and participate in labs and point-of-care testing as