Desk-Based Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care

Advocate Health; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and manage administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role involves communicating test results, handling return calls, processing prescriptions, and managing MyChart messages.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and maintaining confidentiality and safety in a busy ambulatory 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.
• 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

Job description

Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and manage administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role involves communicating test results, handling return calls, processing prescriptions, and managing MyChart messages.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and maintaining confidentiality and safety in a busy ambulatory setting.