Medical Assistant - Primary Care | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s AMG Chicago W North Ave site in the Pediatrics: General department is hiring Medical Assistants. The role supports care teams with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality while maintaining professionalism and compassion in daily interactions.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, exam preparation, medication administration, basic lab work, and EHR documentation.

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.
• Confident working with both children and adults 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

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Health’s AMG Chicago W North Ave site in the Pediatrics: General department is hiring Medical Assistants. The role supports care teams with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality while maintaining professionalism and compassion in daily interactions.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, exam preparation, medication administration, basic lab work, and EHR documentation.