Medical Assistant, General Pediatrics

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeLake Barrington • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $33 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, specimen collection, and electronic health record documentation. Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare providers and support patient transitions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care SupportVital Sign Measurement

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingMedication AdministrationIV InsertionHealth ScreeningPatient Preparation for ExamsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPhysical Safety InterventionsVerbal De-Escalation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationPatient SupportAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant DiplomaHigh School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical TasksAdministrative TasksPediatric CareHealthcare Team Coordination

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
Provide support at either the Lake Barrington or Crystal Lake pediatric location

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 work at least 20 hours per month
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 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 and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
May be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing
May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary

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 and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Career development programs
Well-being programs