Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Advocate Health • Palos Hills, IL

9d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care while following relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients.

As a member of the ambulatory care team, the Medical Assistant welcomes patients, supports their transition into care, gathers clinical information, prepares patients for exams, and assists providers with procedures. The position also includes administering medications and vaccines as directed, performing specimen collection and point-of-care testing, documenting care in the electronic health record, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide high-quality care.

The position is based at Advocate Medical Group Primary Care in Palos Hills, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays and includes one late night and one early morning. Clinic hours are listed as Monday and Thursday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy skills.

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.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other lab-related tasks.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to support patient safety and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED