Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Aurora Medical Group (AMG) seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a seamless, compassionate experience in ambulatory care settings across multiple Illinois locations.

You will take vital signs, document histories, prepare patients for exams, assist during procedures, and perform lab tasks while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification or 2 years MA experience required to qualify.
• 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

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Medical histories

Documentation in EHR

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma / MA certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health's Aurora Medical Group (AMG) seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a seamless, compassionate experience in ambulatory care settings across multiple Illinois locations.

You will take vital signs, document histories, prepare patients for exams, assist during procedures, and perform lab tasks while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.