Medical Assistant (MA) - Immediate Care

Advocate Aurora Health; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Immediate Care Center in Vernon Hills, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires professionalism and compassion while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

You will welcome patients, document vital signs, histories, and health screenings; assist providers during exams; administer meds and vaccines as directed; handle lab tasks and EHR documentation, contributing to a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or MA certification with 2 years experience required.
• Phlebotomy skills 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

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification with 2 years experience

Job description

JobDescriptionSummary:

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 tomaintaina high levelof professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work

AdvocateMedical Group (AMG) is part ofAdvocate 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’reLooking For:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• Musthave 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.
• Phlebotomyskills arepreferred.

WhatYou’llDo:

2 days a week, every 3rd complete weekend. 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. Set 6 week schedule.

Week 1 Sunday, Monday

Week 2 Monday, Tuesday

Week 3 Monday, Saturday

Week 4 Sunday, Monday

Week 5 Tuesday, Friday

Week 6 Monday, Saturday

As aMedical Assistant,you'llplay a vital roleinthe 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 andassistproviders 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:

Advocate Condell Immediate Care Center in Vernon Hills, IL, offers in-person care for a variety of minor illnesses and injuries that need urgent attention but aren't an emergency. Our walk-in clinic is open extended hours, making it a convenient option to get care after hours or if you can't get in to see your primary care provider. Our street address is 6 East Phillip Rd., Vernon Hills, IL. When youre looking for immediate care close to home, visit us in Vernon Hills, IL.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twistfrequentlythroughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch withabilityto use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must bewornas necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may berequired.
• Additionaldepartment specific physical requirements may beidentifiedfor unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.