Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Advocate Health Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Aurora Medical Group in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. They must adhere to regulations ensuring patient safety and confidentiality, maintaining professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

The role involves welcoming patients, taking vitals and histories, assisting during exams, administering vaccines, performing labs, documenting in the EHR, and

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• MA diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience.
• Family Medicine experience is a plus.

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

Vital signs

Medical history

Patient care coordination

Lab specimen collection

Vaccinations administration

EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health Care's Aurora Medical Group in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. They must adhere to regulations ensuring patient safety and confidentiality, maintaining professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

The role involves welcoming patients, taking vitals and histories, assisting during exams, administering vaccines, performing labs, documenting in the EHR, and