Compassionate Pediatric Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Advocate Health's Advocate Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. You will help ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and a compassionate experience during every interaction.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vital signs, assisting during exams, preparing patients, administering medications as directed, collecting specimens, and documenting in the electronic health record.

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 skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years MA experience

Job description

Advocate Health's Advocate Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. You will help ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and a compassionate experience during every interaction.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vital signs, assisting during exams, preparing patients, administering medications as directed, collecting specimens, and documenting in the electronic health record.