Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Hugh Chatham Health; Palos Hills (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Résumé du poste

Advocate Medical Group in Palos Hills, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks. You will take vital signs, histories, and screenings; assist during exams; administer vaccines; perform point-of-care testing; and document in the EHR.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and adherence to safety protocols. Full-time, Monday–Friday with rotating Saturday hours, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or MA certification with 2 years experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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 in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical assistant duties

EHR

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or MA certification with 2 years experience

Outils

EHR

Description du poste

Department:

01220 AMG Palos Hills - Internal Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule:

M-F with rotating Saturday
Clinic Hours: Mon & Thurs 7a-7p / Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 7a-5p
Will have one late night and one early morning.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Job Description Summary:

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• 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.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Schedule:

M-F with rotating Saturday
Clinic Hours: Mon & Thurs 7a-7p / Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 7a-5p
Will have one late night and one early morning.

What You’ll Do:

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• 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.

About This Location:

Our physicians at Advocate Medical Group Primary Care in Palos Hills, IL, provide the high-quality, personalized care you deserve. Primary care is the first point of contact in health care and our family medicine physicians are here to care for your entire family. Our address is 7620 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL. When you’re looking for primary care close to home, visit us in Palos Hills, IL.

Our team of family medicine physicians, along with our nurse practitioners, are committed to your health and wellness. We provide comprehensive preventive care, such as annual physical exams and vaccinations. We're also well trained in the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases and can refer you to specialists if needed.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.