Medical Assistant (MA) - Surgery Clinics

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to join the care team. The role supports providers, engages with patients, and helps ensure a smooth, compassionate patient experience.

Required qualifications include MA diploma or 2 years MA experience, with preferred phlebotomy skills. The position involves varied daily start times and monthly travel to Downers Grove for some sessions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience, or be a certified MA with 2 years MA experience.
• Phlebotomy skills, preferred.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years verifiable full-time MA experience in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• As a Medical Assistant, you'll support providers, connect with patients, and help ensure a seamless, compassionate experience.
• 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 tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

Certified MA

2 years MA experience

Job description

Department

02400 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Surgery
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hou rs Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Schedule: Monday-Friday: Varied start and end times of 0800-1730. 8.5 hour days with a lunch.
Locations: Travel to Downers Grove the 3rd Friday of each month.

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Requirements

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.

Why Advocate Health

When you join Advocate Aurora Health, you are joining one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems, serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin with a strong commitment to equity, excellence, and whole-person care.

At Advocate Aurora Health we are redefining how, when, and where care is delivered-bringing human kindness to every step of the health journey. Guided by our Purpose, "From discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all," we are committed to lifting everyone up, thinking boldly together, and creating spaces where all belong and can thrive.

What Will You Do

Schedule:
Monday-Friday: Varied start and end times of 0800-1730. 8.5 hour days with a lunch.

• As a Medical Assistant , you'll play a vital role on the care team - supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.
• 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.

Where You Will Work

Location: Park Ridge is the main location. Travel to Downers Grove the 3rd Friday of each month.

We are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years .
• Phlebotomy skills, preferred .

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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;