Bariatric Program Medical Assistant II

Advocate Aurora Health; Concord (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a qualified Medical Assistant for the Weight Management: Concord - Bariatric Program. This full-time role (40 hours weekly) runs Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, with a typically included half-day during the week.

The pay range is $22.90–$34.35 per hour, reflecting preparation and clinical responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, formal MA training or relevant military clinical experience, AHA BLS, and CMA/RMA certification with 2 years of clinical MA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military clinical training per DD214 in lieu of a formal MA program.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
• Certification as CMA or RMA by recognized organizations listed in the posting.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, and CLIA-waived tests as applicable.
• Administers medications and vaccines per medication administration rights.
• Handles duties such as refills, authorizations, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintains clean work environment and stocked areas.
• May assist with training and onboarding of teammates.
• Must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Windows/EMR proficiency

Patient experience focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program or DD214 clinical training

AHA BLS certification

CMA or RMA certification

2 years clinical MA experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a qualified Medical Assistant for the Weight Management: Concord - Bariatric Program. This full-time role (40 hours weekly) runs Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, with a typically included half-day during the week.

The pay range is $22.90–$34.35 per hour, reflecting preparation and clinical responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, formal MA training or relevant military clinical experience, AHA BLS, and CMA/RMA certification with 2 years of clinical MA