Medical Assistant – Thoracic Surgery

Advocate Aurora Health

. Welcome patients and support their transition into care .

Posted 10/30/2026full-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 vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and specimen collection. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.

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Medical Assistant DiplomaPatient Care SupportVital Signs MonitoringMedication AdministrationElectronic Health Record Documentation

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Hard Skills

Vital SignsMedical HistoriesHealth ScreeningsSpecimen CollectionPoint-Of-Care TestingIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De-EscalationFine Hand ManipulationPhysical Safety Interventions

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingPatient Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient CareMedical AssistanceElectronic Health RecordPhysical Abilities Testing

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 in Park Ridge and at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago four times a month
Work Monday–Friday, 8.5-hour shifts with a lunch between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM

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
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
Ability to use 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
Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required

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
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program