Dermatology Medical Assistant - Patient-Focused Care

Advocate Health Care; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Aurora, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team by handling clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role focuses on welcoming patients, recording vital signs, preparing for exams, and assisting providers during procedures in a busy ambulatory setting.

Phlebotomy skills are preferred, and candidates should have a MA diploma or two years of MA experience (or certification with two years of experience).

Qualifications

• 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.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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 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

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA diploma or certification

2 years MA experience

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Aurora, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team by handling clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role focuses on welcoming patients, recording vital signs, preparing for exams, and assisting providers during procedures in a busy ambulatory setting.

Phlebotomy skills are preferred, and candidates should have a MA diploma or two years of MA experience (or certification with two years of experience).