Medical Assistant (MA) - Neurosurgery PRN

Aurora Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care teams with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires a MA diploma or equivalent experience and involves vital signs, histories, exams prep, and patient education within an ambulatory setting.

You'll work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment across various surgical specialties, with emphasis on professionalism and compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Once a week “as needed” coverage. 4-6 shifts per month required.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

2+ years MA experience

Certified MA with 2+ years experience

Job description

JobDescriptionSummary:

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected tomaintaina high levelof professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate 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.

WhatYou’llDo:

Schedule: Once a week “as needed” coverage. 4-6 shifts per month required. M-F Days pick up 8a-5pm.

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:

Our MA will help support our General Surgery Clinic which includes rotating through varies specialties including Surgical Oncology, Vascular surgery, General Surgery, Breast surgery, and assistance with our trauma surgeons.Our General Surg clinic is right on IL Masonic campus in Lakeview, IL: Chicago, IL - 3000 N Halsted St.

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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.

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