Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

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

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, Naperville, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. You’ll help ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and a compassionate, professional experience each day.

Key duties include welcoming patients, recording vitals and histories, preparing for exams, assisting with procedures, administering medications or vaccines, and performing lab tasks with accurate EHR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or CMA with 2 years MA experience to qualify.
• Phlebotomy skills are 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Aurora Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, Naperville, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. You’ll help ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and a compassionate, professional experience each day.

Key duties include welcoming patients, recording vitals and histories, preparing for exams, assisting with procedures, administering medications or vaccines, and performing lab tasks with accurate EHR