Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, through Advocate Medical Group in Aurora, IL, seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team, communicate test results to patients, manage calls, and assist with prescriptions and MyChart messages. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, exams preparation, procedures assistance, vaccines administration, lab tasks, EHR documentation, and teamwork with physicians and nurses to

Qualifications

• 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.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate test results to patients and manage return phone calls.
• Process prescription refill requests.
• Respond to MyChart messages.
• 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

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Advocate Health, through Advocate Medical Group in Aurora, IL, seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team, communicate test results to patients, manage calls, and assist with prescriptions and MyChart messages. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, exams preparation, procedures assistance, vaccines administration, lab tasks, EHR documentation, and teamwork with physicians and nurses to