Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care (Phlebotomy)

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the care team and help provide compassionate, patient-centered service. You will support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a seamless experience during every visit.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs, prepare them for exams, assist with procedures, administer vaccines and medications, perform basic lab tasks, and document care in the EHR while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.

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.

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.

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the care team and help provide compassionate, patient-centered service. You will support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a seamless experience during every visit.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs, prepare them for exams, assist with procedures, administer vaccines and medications, perform basic lab tasks, and document care in the EHR while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.