Medical Assistant – Float MA

Advocate Aurora Health

. Support providers and the ambulatory care team in delivering patient care .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeOak Lawn • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care support, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and electronic health record documentation. Capable of collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and adapting to various clinic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant DiplomaPatient Care SupportElectronic Health Record DocumentationPhlebotomy SkillsMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringHealth ScreeningSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De-EscalationPhysical Safety InterventionsFine Hand ManipulationAbility to Lift 35 Pounds

Soft Skills

CollaborationFlexibilityCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Ambulatory CarePatient TransitionHealthcare TeamClinic Float AssignmentsPhysical Abilities Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support providers and the ambulatory care team in delivering 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
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care
Float among primary and specialty care clinics in the service areas surrounding Christ Medical Center, Trinity Hospital, and South Suburban Hospital
Work longer-term float assignments generally ranging from 1 to 4 months

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
Flexibility in scheduling and travel across multiple clinic locations
Primarily day shifts, one evening shift per week, one Saturday shift per month, and occasional Saturday and Sunday shifts depending on assignment
Ability to work schedules beginning as early as 7:00 AM and ending as late as 10:00 PM
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 present
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with 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 such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Phlebotomy skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Guaranteed 40 hours per week
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
Career development programs
Well-being programs