Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Vaccines & Labs

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team, helping ensure patient safety and compassionate care across diverse clinical settings in our Chicago-area facilities.

You will welcome patients, take vitals, prepare for exams, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, perform lab tasks, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

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, to qualify.
• Previous experience working in an OB or Women’s Health clinic or department.

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

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team, helping ensure patient safety and compassionate care across diverse clinical settings in our Chicago-area facilities.

You will welcome patients, take vitals, prepare for exams, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, perform lab tasks, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.