Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant – Adult Endocrinology

Advocate Aurora Health
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLombard • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite
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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 physical capabilities to support patient care activities and effective communication skills for coordinating with healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient Care Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the care team with 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 Monday-Friday, including one evening shift and one Saturday per month, with schedule varying based on clinic needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify
  • Phlebotomy skills are preferred
  • 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 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 present
  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
  • Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
  • 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full-time benefits eligibility
  • Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Vital Sign MeasurementMedical History RecordingSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionHealth ScreeningMedication AdministrationVaccination Administration
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationVerbal De-EscalationAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Medical Assistant
Industry Keywords
Patient CareClinical SupportAdministrative TasksPhysical Safety Interventions