Medical Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health

. Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks essential for patient care, including vital sign measurement, medication administration, and electronic health record documentation. Possesses strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and the ability to respond to dynamic patient needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationVital Sign MeasurementMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Clinical TasksAdministrative TasksSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionHealth ScreeningsPatient PreparationMedication AdministrationVital Sign RecordingPhysical Safety Interventions

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationVerbal De-EscalationAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant DiplomaHigh School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcareClinical SupportAdministrative SupportHealth ScreeningMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionElectronic Health RecordPatient TransitionPhysical Abilities Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care
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 specimen collection and point-of-care testing
Document care accurately in the electronic health record
Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care
Work one late night per week and one Saturday per month
Travel may be required to support multiple sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant with 2 years of medical assistant experience
Phlebotomy skills preferred
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
Ability to perform physical safety interventions and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Programs that invest in career development
Well-being programs