Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group, part of Advocate Health Care, is seeking a Medical Assistant at our Park Ridge location. You will support providers, greet patients, and help ensure a compassionate, efficient experience in ambulatory care.

This full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM with occasional Saturday rotations) involves taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting during procedures, administering vaccines, handling lab tasks, and documenting in the electronic health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification or 2 years of MA experience required.
• Phlebotomy skills 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 or MA certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Aurora Medical Group, part of Advocate Health Care, is seeking a Medical Assistant at our Park Ridge location. You will support providers, greet patients, and help ensure a compassionate, efficient experience in ambulatory care.

This full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM with occasional Saturday rotations) involves taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting during procedures, administering vaccines, handling lab tasks, and documenting in the electronic health