Medical Assistant (MA) - Urology
About The Position
Support the urology care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. Medical Assistants follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality and maintain professionalism and compassion in patient interactions. In this ambulatory care role, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps provide a seamless, compassionate care experience. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80. The position is based in an Aurora Medical Group urology clinic. Aurora Medical Group is part of Advocate Health and provides specialty and other health services at locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. The organization describes its environment as collaborative and patient-focused, with an emphasis on innovation, quality care, and improving community health outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
- Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when necessary due to potential exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease.
- Physical abilities testing may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy skills.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated care.
- Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
- Maintain professionalism and compassion during patient interactions.
Benefits
- 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 and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
- Well-being programs.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, depending on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
