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Advocate Aurora Health

Lead Certified Medical Assistant – Surgical Clinics

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide direct and indirect patient care, with clinical responsibilities varying by department specialty .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePark Ridge • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care and clinical responsibilities while effectively managing team operations and staffing. Capable of supporting medical staff and ensuring compliance with clinic policies to enhance patient experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Patient CareTeam Operations ManagementMedical Assistant CertificationClinical Externship ExperiencePatient Handling Equipment Usage

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResponsibilitiesPatient Care TechniquesStaff SchedulingTraining and OrientationPerformance ManagementPhysical Lift Test CompliancePatient Handling Equipment
Soft Skills
Compassionate CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification
Industry Keywords
Healthcare ProgramAccredited SchoolDMC AssociatePatient ExperienceClinic Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide direct and indirect patient care, with clinical responsibilities varying by department specialty
  • Manage daily team operations and staffing schedules
  • Ensure overall work standards and goals are achieved
  • Manage direct reports’ orientation, training, and performance under the department head’s direction
  • Uphold clinic policies and model expected behaviors
  • Support the supervisor/manager with department and administrative functions
  • Support providers and other medical assistants
  • Connect with patients and help ensure a seamless, compassionate experience
  • Rotate between locations in Park Ridge, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, and Lincolnwood
  • Travel to off sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduate of an accredited healthcare program relating to hiring department, or one year experience in related medical department
  • One year DMC associate, preferred
  • Graduate from an accredited school with a clinical externship for Medical Assistant Cert/Reg training
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to complete all required training
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and physical lift test, if required by department policy
  • Able to rotate shifts and locations to ensure adequate coverage as needed
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  • For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career development programs