Medical Assistant, Surgery Clinics

Advocate Aurora Health

. Welcome patients and support their transition into care .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePark Ridge • 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, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing specimen collection. Possesses strong collaboration skills to work effectively with healthcare teams and ensure coordinated patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationVital Signs MeasurementMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Patient CareVital SignsMedical History RecordingSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingMedication AdministrationHealth ScreeningsFine-Hand ManipulationProtective Equipment UsageMedical Assistant Program Completion

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Support

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDMedical Assistant Diploma

Industry Keywords

Coordinated CareHealthcarePatient TransitionMedical AssistantPhlebotomy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Work primarily at Park Ridge and travel to Downers Grove the third Friday of each month
Work Monday-Friday with varied start and end times between 0800 and 1730

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years
Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience, or certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify
Phlebotomy skills preferred
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch
Fine-hand manipulation skills
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program