Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support (Mon–Fri)

Advocate Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, engage with patients, and help ensure a compassionate, efficient care experience across multiple sites in Illinois. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and MA program completion, with phlebotomy skills preferred.

The role involves vital sign collection, patient prep, injections or vaccines as directed, lab tasks, and accurate EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full-time MA experience in last 5 years.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines per direction.
• Perform lab tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care in the electronic health record.

Skills

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Phlebotomy (preferred)

Education

Medical Assistant program or 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, engage with patients, and help ensure a compassionate, efficient care experience across multiple sites in Illinois. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and MA program completion, with phlebotomy skills preferred.

The role involves vital sign collection, patient prep, injections or vaccines as directed, lab tasks, and accurate EHR documentation.