Full-Time Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Employer retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, 40-hour week in Illinois. The role supports patient intake, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and basic clinical duties under clinician supervision.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing screenings, venipuncture, CLIA-waived tests, and administering vaccines. Requires HS diploma or MA program completion; salary range is $22.90–$34.35 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214 in lieu of a formal program.
• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, history, screenings, and health maintenance.
• Assists or performs provider-ordered procedures.
• Handles lab duties: venipuncture, collection/labeling, and results tracking.
• Performs Point of Care testing per orders and CLIA waivers.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely.
• Handles patient scheduling, referrals, and insurance authorizations.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and effective communication with the team.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Structured military training in lieu (per DD214)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, 40-hour week in Illinois. The role supports patient intake, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and basic clinical duties under clinician supervision.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing screenings, venipuncture, CLIA-waived tests, and administering vaccines. Requires HS diploma or MA program completion; salary range is $22.90–$34.35 per hour with comprehensive benefits.