Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care & Patient Support

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team in a General Surgery Clinic. Schedule includes 4-6 shifts per month, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F days, with occasional coverage as needed.

The MA will support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a compassionate, efficient patient experience. You will take vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, perform lab tasks,

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, to qualify.

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

Medical Assistant

Job description

Advocate Medical Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team in a General Surgery Clinic. Schedule includes 4-6 shifts per month, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F days, with occasional coverage as needed.

The MA will support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a compassionate, efficient patient experience. You will take vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, perform lab tasks,