Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Patient Care

Advocate Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in an ambulatory care setting in McHenry, IL. The role involves clinical and administrative duties to ensure a compassionate, seamless patient experience.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with exams, administering vaccines, collecting specimens, and documenting in the EHR. Prior MA training or experience and preferred phlebotomy skills are required or encouraged.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or two years of verifiable full-time MA experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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

Job description

Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in an ambulatory care setting in McHenry, IL. The role involves clinical and administrative duties to ensure a compassionate, seamless patient experience.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with exams, administering vaccines, collecting specimens, and documenting in the EHR. Prior MA training or experience and preferred phlebotomy skills are required or encouraged.