Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, via Aurora Medical Group in Illinois, seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in ambulatory care settings. This role emphasizes empathy, accuracy, and teamwork across a high-volume clinic.

You will take vitals, document in the EHR, assist with exams, and help with medications, vaccines, and basic lab tasks. Relevant MA credentials or 2+ years of experience are required, phlebotomy is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma OR 2 years MA experience OR certification as MA with 2 years MA experience.
• 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

Phlebotomy

MA experience (2+ years)

Education

Medical assistant diploma

Certified MA

Job description

Advocate Health, via Aurora Medical Group in Illinois, seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in ambulatory care settings. This role emphasizes empathy, accuracy, and teamwork across a high-volume clinic.

You will take vitals, document in the EHR, assist with exams, and help with medications, vaccines, and basic lab tasks. Relevant MA credentials or 2+ years of experience are required, phlebotomy is a plus.