Medical Assistant – Cardiology

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDowners Grove • 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 support tasks essential for patient care, including vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and electronic health record documentation. Capable of collaborating with healthcare teams and adapting to various clinical environments while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

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Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care CoordinationMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionHealth ScreeningMedication AdministrationPatient Preparation for ExamsElectronic Health Record ManagementClinical Procedure AssistancePhysical Safety Interventions

Soft Skills

FlexibilityTeam CollaborationCommunicationPatient SupportVerbal De-Escalation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportHealthcareHazardous Waste ManagementCommunicable Disease Safety

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
Float to other Advocate Heart Institute locations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience, or certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience
Phlebotomy skills preferred
Flexibility and willingness to float to other Advocate Heart Institute locations as needed, including Naperville, South Downers Grove, Westmont, and Aurora
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds
Ability 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; fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
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 or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Ability to work around chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease while using protective equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on role
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
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs