Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Flexible Hours)

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care.

You will record vital signs and histories, prep patients for exams, assist providers, perform lab tasks, document in the electronic health record, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited/approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years verifiable 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 and medical histories.
• 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 and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Patient interaction

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program or 2 years MA experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Medical Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care.

You will record vital signs and histories, prep patients for exams, assist providers, perform lab tasks, document in the electronic health record, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.