Medical Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Procedures

Advocate Health Care; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in Aurora, IL. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience, or MA certification with 2 years of experience, with preferred phlebotomy skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

MA experience

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

MA certification

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in Aurora, IL. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience, or MA certification with 2 years of experience, with preferred phlebotomy skills.