Travel-Ready Medical Assistant - Patient Care Support

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Advocate Health's AMG Elgin location is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in a full-time role. The position requires 40 hours per week and travel to St. Charles and Hoffman Estates, with duties including patient greeting, vital signs, and assisting providers during exams and procedures.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED; a MA Diploma or 2 years MA experience, or MA certification with 2 years MA experience. Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or MA certification with 2 years MA experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet 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.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

MA Certification

Job description

Advocate Health's AMG Elgin location is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in a full-time role. The position requires 40 hours per week and travel to St. Charles and Hoffman Estates, with duties including patient greeting, vital signs, and assisting providers during exams and procedures.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED; a MA Diploma or 2 years MA experience, or MA certification with 2 years MA experience. Phlebotomy skills are preferred.