Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Park Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the ambulatory care team at Aurora Medical Group’s Park Ridge location. The role supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver a seamless, compassionate care experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a variable start time of 8 or 9 a.m. and an end time between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and benefits eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must have a medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; 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, including fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
Prepare patients for examinations 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.
Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

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.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.