Medical Assistant – Pain Medicine

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeCrystal Lake • 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 vital sign measurement, medication administration, and electronic health record documentation. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills to support patient transitions and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

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Medical Assistant CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care CoordinationVital Signs Measurement

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De-EscalationHealth ScreeningClinical DocumentationPhysical Safety Interventions

Soft Skills

CompassionProfessionalismTeam CollaborationPatient Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare RegulationsConfidentialityClinical TasksAdministrative 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 lab-related tasks, including 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 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., with one Saturday per month between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Travel weekly among the Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Barrington, and Lake Zurich offices
Adhere to regulations and guidelines for patient safety and confidentiality
Maintain professionalism and compassion during patient interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years
Phlebotomy skills 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
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 if needed
Ability to work with exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease while using protective equipment
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
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance
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
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Career development programs
Well-being programs