Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The MA must adhere to regulations and maintain patient confidentiality while delivering compassionate service.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs, assist with exams, administer vaccines, collect specimens, document in the electronic health record, and coordinate with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience.
• 1-3 years of experience highly preferred.
• EPIC experience 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

Clinical tasks

Administrative tasks

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience

1-3 years of experience preferred

Tools

EPIC

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.
• 1-3 years of experience highly preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.

What You'll Do

Schedule: The MA shifts vary based on the providers' clinic hours each day. Each MA at our clinic is assigned to a provider; therefore, MA scheduling will mirror the provider they are working with.

Office Hours

• Monday -Thursday: 8am-7pm
• Friday: 8am-4:30pm
• Saturday: 8am-12pm (All team members are required to work at least (1) Saturday a month.)

Shifts

• 8am-4:30pm
• 8am-5pm
• 8:30am-5pm
• 11am-7pm (required to work one evening clinic/week)

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 team provides comprehensive pediatric primary care for children, ages birth through their high school years. Our street address is 1945 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL. Our dedicated team of pediatric experts offers a broad range of services that support children through their developmental milestones. Services include preventive care such as vaccinations and well-child visits, school physicals, acute care visits, and guidance for nutrition and behavior development. With a family-centered approach, our peds team offers personalized care.

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-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 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.