Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic (Chicago)

Advocate Aurora Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team at the Chicago location. You will welcome patients, record vital signs and histories, and prepare patients for exams while assisting providers during procedures.

The role requires administering medications when directed, performing lab tasks, and documenting care in the electronic health record. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.

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 skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA

Job description

Job Description Summary

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work

• Chicago, IL - 2210 W 95th St

We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Schedule

Each teammate is required to work one late night per week and one Saturday per month. Travel may be required to support multiple sites, in alignment with the operational business needs.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

About This Location

The Advocate Care Center is a caring environment for people trying to manage multiple chronic conditions. Our health care team is committed to building relationships that help our patients get well and stay that way.

We’re not meant to replace your primary care physician. We know your relationship with your doctor is important to you. It’s important to us, too. Think of us as an extension of your doctor’s office.

We work with your physician to provide additional time, and additional resources needed to get you back to living your best life based on your primary care physician’s care plan.

All of us at the Advocate Care Center understand the challenges of dealing with conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and more. And we are designed to assist people juggling any number of these conditions.

Our wholistic, team approach can address all the aspects of treatment, rehab and prevention. This includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, pharmacists, personal trainers and more. And we make the time for you to see anyone and everyone you need to see in a way that fits your schedule best.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.