Medical Assistant – Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeGlenview • 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 strong phlebotomy skills and accurate documentation in electronic health records. Capable of providing compassionate support to patients while adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.

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Medical Assistant CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care SupportMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionPatient Restraint Techniques

Soft Skills

Compassionate Patient InteractionTeam CollaborationVerbal De-Escalation

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Diploma

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealth ScreeningsConfidentiality RegulationsClinical SupportAdministrative Tasks

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 Monday through Friday in 8.5-hour shifts, including one late shift per week
Work one Saturday shift per month
Travel to sister sites in Morton Grove and Lincolnwood to cover absences
Follow regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality
Maintain professionalism and compassion during patient interactions

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
Strong phlebotomy skills highly preferred
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 patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when necessary
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs
Well-being programs