Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Palos Hills)

Advocate Health Care; Worth (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group in Palos Hills, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires completing medical assistant duties and maintaining patient confidentiality while upholding professionalism.

You will welcome patients, take vitals, assist during exams, administer medications and vaccines, perform lab tasks, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience, or certification as MA with 2 years' experience.
• 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

Phlebotomy skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or MA certification with 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Medical Group in Palos Hills, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires completing medical assistant duties and maintaining patient confidentiality while upholding professionalism.

You will welcome patients, take vitals, assist during exams, administer medications and vaccines, perform lab tasks, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality care.