Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Patient Support

Advocate Health Care; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care’s Advocate Medical Group seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in an ambulatory clinic setting in Chicago, IL. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and accurate documentation to ensure smooth examinations and care transitions.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, vaccinations, specimen collection, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality care daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience, or certified MA with 2 years MA experience.
• 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 (children & adults)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA diploma

2 years MA experience

Certified MA

Job description

Advocate Health Care’s Advocate Medical Group seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in an ambulatory clinic setting in Chicago, IL. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and accurate documentation to ensure smooth examinations and care transitions.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, vaccinations, specimen collection, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality care daily.