Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Clinics

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to support providers and the ambulatory care team across multiple Park Ridge area locations. You will engage with patients, coordinate daily operations, and help ensure a seamless, compassionate patient experience.

The role requires either graduation from an accredited healthcare program or at least one year of related medical department experience, plus Medical Assistant Certification/Registration training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program related to the hiring department or one year experience in a related medical department.
• Medical Assistant Certification/Registration required or relevant training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as dictated by department specialty.
• Manage daily team operations, staffing schedules, and ensure work standards.
• Oversee orientation, training, and performance of direct reports; enforce clinic policies.
• Support supervisor/manager in department/administrative functions.
• Contribute to self-development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Healthcare program graduate

Medical Assistant Cert/Reg

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited school with clinical externship (Medical Assistant Cert/Reg training)

Job description

Department

02400 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Surgery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Mon-Fri

Varied start times of 0800-1730

8-hours days

May require travel to off sites as needed.

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Where You Will Work

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrives.

We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program relating to hiring department, or one year experience in related medical department.
• One year DMC associate, preferred.
• Medical Assistant Cert/Reg:
• Graduate from an accredited school with a clinical externship for Medical Assistant Cert/Reg training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Do

Schedule:

Mon-Fri

Varied start times of 0800-1730

8-hours days

May require travel to off sites as needed.

As a Lead Medical Assistant, you’llplay a vital roleinthe care team – supporting providers and other medical assistants, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• Responsible for direct and in-direct patient care, (Clinical responsibilities vary based upon department specialty.)
• Responsible for daily team operations, staffing schedules and works to ensure overall work standards and goals are achieved.
• Under the direction of the department head, manages direct reports’ orientation, training, and performance. Upholds clinic policies and serves as a role model by acting in a manner consistent with Behavior Expectations.
• Supports supervisor / manager in a variety of department / administrative functions as directed.
• Self Development

Locations

Rotate between locations in Park Ridge, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, and Lincolnwood.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to complete all required training.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical (and physical lift test, if required by department policy).
• Able to rotate shifts and locations to ensure adequate coverage as needed.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.