Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

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

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Responsibilities include scheduling, patient communication, vital signs, exams, vaccines, and lab tasks in a desk-based role within Advocate Health’s ambulatory setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to regulations, and collaboration with providers and nurses to ensure high-quality, coordinated care in Oswego, IL.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience or MA certification with 2 years experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5.
• Communicate test results to patients, manage return calls, process prescription refills, and respond to MyChart messages.
• Support providers, connect with patients, and ensure a seamless, compassionate experience.
• 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 skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Medical assistant diploma or MA certification with 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Responsibilities include scheduling, patient communication, vital signs, exams, vaccines, and lab tasks in a desk-based role within Advocate Health’s ambulatory setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to regulations, and collaboration with providers and nurses to ensure high-quality, coordinated care in Oswego, IL.