Medical Assistant – Primary Care (Full-Time)

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. 40-hour work week, full-time, with clinic hours Monday through Saturday as listed, and responsibilities across clinical and administrative tasks.

You will take vital signs, record histories, prepare patients, assist during exams, administer vaccines, perform basic lab tasks, document in the electronic health record, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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

Vital signs

Medical history

Patient prep

Vaccinations

Lab testing

EHR documentation

Care coordination

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

2 years MA experience

Job description

Advocate Medical Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. 40-hour work week, full-time, with clinic hours Monday through Saturday as listed, and responsibilities across clinical and administrative tasks.

You will take vital signs, record histories, prepare patients, assist during exams, administer vaccines, perform basic lab tasks, document in the electronic health record, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure