Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the Aurora Medical Group ambulatory care team. The role supports providers, engages with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience on a 40-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, assisting during procedures, administering vaccines, collecting specimens, and documenting care in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience or be a certified MA with 2 years MA experience.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

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.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience

Tools

EHR

Job description

$2500 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment.

Where You Will Work:

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part ofAdvocate 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 thrive.

We'reLooking For:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• Musthave 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.

• Phlebotomyskills arepreferred.

WhatYou'llDo:

Schedule:40 hours/week

Mon: 7:30-6:15

Tue: 6:30-4:15

Wed: 6:30-6:15

Thur: 6:30-4:15

Fri: Off (But may change based on clinic needs).

Sat: Every 6th Saturday (But may change based on clinic needs).

As aMedical Assistant,you'llplay a vital roleinthe care team - supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

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

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.

• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.

• Prepare patients for exams andassistproviders 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.

About This Location:

Park Ridge

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twistfrequentlythroughout the workday.

• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch withabilityto use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.

• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.

• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must bewornas necessary.

• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

• Physical Abilities Testing may berequired.

• Additionaldepartment specific physical requirements may beidentifiedfor unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.