Medical Assistant (MA) - Thoracic Surgery

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

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, a large nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin. This Medical Assistant role supports providers, patients, and the care team in an ambulatory setting, with a schedule of 8.5-hour shifts Monday through Friday.

Locations include Park Ridge and a quarterly assignment at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. You will engage in vital sign collection, exams preparation, and vaccinations while contributing to a compassionate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience, or certified MA with 2 years MA experience.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 thrive.

We’reLooking For:

• 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.

WhatYou’llDo:

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8.5 hour shifts with a lunch between 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the 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 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.

About This Location:

Locations: Park Ridge and will work in Chicago at Illinois Masonic Medical Center four times a month

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout 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 with ability to 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 be worn as necessary.


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


• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.


• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.