Medical Assistant — Patient Care Focus, Flexible Hours

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients on the ambulatory care team in Chicago.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, administering vaccines, performing lab tasks, documenting in the EHR, and coordinating care with nurses and physicians. Strong patient communication and compassion are essential.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and a MA diploma or two years of MA experience or MA certification.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.
• Confident working with both children and adults preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Medical assistant experience

Patient care

Communication with patients

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients on the ambulatory care team in Chicago.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, administering vaccines, performing lab tasks, documenting in the EHR, and coordinating care with nurses and physicians. Strong patient communication and compassion are essential.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and a MA diploma or two years of MA experience or MA certification.