Compassionate Medical Assistant — Weekday Clinic Support

Advocate Health Care; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Aurora Medical Group ambulatory center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, welcome patients, and perform clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, collecting specimens, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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, 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

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Advocate Health Care's Aurora Medical Group ambulatory center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, welcome patients, and perform clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, collecting specimens, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.