Medical Assistant II/Phlebotomist

Department:

01120 AMG Chicago 2210 W 95th - Family Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Dual position, 50% Medical Assistant, 50% Phlebotomist

Pay Range:
$18.85 - $34.35

Job Description Summary:

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistant/Phlebotomists must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
• Knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.

What You'll Do:

Current Clinic Hours: Subject to change depending on clinic needs. Teammate is required to work one late night a week and 1 Saturday per month.

Monday - Friday: 8a - 7p

Saturday: 8a - 12p

As a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, you'll play a vital role in the care team - supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Perform Venipuncture and collect other specimens from patients.
• Ensure specimens are properly labeled.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

About This Location:

The Advocate Care Center is a caring environment for people trying to manage multiple chronic conditions. Our health care team is committed to building relationships that help our patients get well and stay that way.

We work with your physician to provide additional time, and additional resources needed to get you back to living your best life based on your primary care physician's care plan.

All of us at the Advocate Care Center understand the challenges of dealing with conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and more. And we are designed to assist people juggling any number of these conditions.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.