Medical Assistant (MA) - OB/GYN Clinic

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care, in collaboration with Advocate Medical Group (AMG), is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. The position values professionalism, confidentiality, and compassionate patient interactions in a busy ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient prep, assisting providers, administering vaccines, handling labs, and accurate EHR documentation. OB/GYN experience and bilingual skills are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of MA experience, to qualify.
• Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred
• OB/GYN experience highly 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

Bilingual Spanish/English

Medical assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Job description

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.

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.
• Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred
• OB/GYN experience highly preferred.

What You’ll Do

Schedule: Hours are M-F with shift times between 715a-7pm. One later date required once per week. No weekends and no holidays currently required, may be a possibility in the future. Prefer OB/GYN experience.

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 experienced OB/GYN team assists with women’s health care needs. From adolescence through menopause, we offer preventive care for women at every stage of life. We offer routine gynecologic care, such as Pap smears and breast health exams, plus maternal and prenatal care. Our site also assists with needs related to birth control, contraceptives and family planning. Our team helps treat a range of women’s health conditions such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, cysts and fibroids, and breast cancer. Using the latest technology and taking a compassionate approach, our gynecologists, obstetricians, and clinical care team are committed to delivering the high‑quality, personalized care our patients deserve.

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.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout 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 with ability to 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‑scalation, 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 be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.