Medical Assistant – Surgery Orthopedics

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDowners Grove • 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 monitoring, specimen collection, and electronic health record documentation. Possesses strong physical capabilities to support patient care activities and effective communication skills for collaboration with healthcare teams.

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Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care SupportMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionMedication AdministrationHealth ScreeningPatient Preparation for ExamsElectronic Health Record ManagementFine Hand ManipulationPhysical Safety Interventions

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationVerbal De-Escalation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportAdministrative TasksHealthcare Team CoordinationPhysical Abilities Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team through 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
Travel between Westmont, Downers Grove, and Naperville sites

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
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 and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development 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