Medical Assistant: Patient-Centered Care & Lab Skills

Advocate Health; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team with essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA program completion (or 2 years of MA experience), and preferred phlebotomy skills.

Clinic hours are within standard weekday schedules; the MA will rotate through departments and participate in late shifts and Saturday coverage as needed, contributing to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited/approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full-time MA experience in the last 5 years.
• 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

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) seeks a Medical Assistant to support the care team with essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA program completion (or 2 years of MA experience), and preferred phlebotomy skills.

Clinic hours are within standard weekday schedules; the MA will rotate through departments and participate in late shifts and Saturday coverage as needed, contributing to