Evening Medical Assistant — Patient Care and Support

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

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Immediate Care Center, Elgin, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Evening shifts until 9PM provide critical after-hours coverage and collaborative teamwork in a nonprofit health system.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, exam prep, medication administration, lab tasks, EHR documentation, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or successful completion of the certification/registration exam.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of medical assistant program or certification exam

Job description

Advocate Sherman Immediate Care Center, Elgin, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Evening shifts until 9PM provide critical after-hours coverage and collaborative teamwork in a nonprofit health system.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, exam prep, medication administration, lab tasks, EHR documentation, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.