Medical Assistant - Compassionate Patient Care & Procedures

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care teams in a fast-paced ambulatory setting with professionalism and compassion.

You will welcome patients, document vital signs and histories, prepare for exams, assist during procedures, administer medications as directed, perform basic lab tasks, and ensure accurate charting in the EHR while collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• Phlebotomy skills are 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 program completion or 2 years MA experience

Job description

Advocate Medical Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care teams in a fast-paced ambulatory setting with professionalism and compassion.

You will welcome patients, document vital signs and histories, prepare for exams, assist during procedures, administer medications as directed, perform basic lab tasks, and ensure accurate charting in the EHR while collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.