Medical Assistant – Sleep Medicine

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $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 communication skills for effectively interacting with patients and healthcare team members.

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Medical Assistant ExperiencePhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationVital Sign MeasurementMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Clinical TasksAdministrative TasksSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionHealth ScreeningsPatient PreparationMedication AdministrationPrescription Refill ProcessingVital Sign Recording

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient SupportVerbal De-EscalationPhysical Safety Interventions

Tools & Technologies

MyChartElectronic Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant DiplomaCertified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportHealthcare Team CoordinationMedical History DocumentationHealth Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care
Communicate test results to patients
Manage return phone calls
Process prescription refill requests
Respond to MyChart messages
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

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
Phlebotomy skills preferred
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
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective equipment must be used as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
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
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs
Well-being programs