Medical Assistant – Primary Care Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeChicago • 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. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to support patient transitions and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

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Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care SupportCompassionate Patient Interaction

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionHealth ScreeningPatient RestraintVerbal De-EscalationPhysical Safety InterventionsFine Hand Manipulation

Soft Skills

Compassionate SupportTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyConfidentialityRegulations and GuidelinesClinical TasksAdministrative Tasks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care
Adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality
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 high-quality, coordinated care
Provide compassionate support and help ensure a seamless patient experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify
Phlebotomy skills are preferred
Each teammate is required to work one late night per week and one Saturday per month
Travel may be required to support multiple sites, in alignment with operational business needs
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
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
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 respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
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
Programs that invest in your career development