Compassionate Medical Assistant – Primary Care (Full-Time)

Advocate Aurora Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires a MA diploma or equivalent experience, with phlebotomy skills preferred.

Work schedule averages 40 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays. You'll welcome patients, record vital signs, prepare for exams, assist providers, administer vaccines, and document in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or be a certified MA with 2 years MA experience.
• 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

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma/certification

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires a MA diploma or equivalent experience, with phlebotomy skills preferred.

Work schedule averages 40 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays. You'll welcome patients, record vital signs, prepare for exams, assist providers, administer vaccines, and document in the EHR.