Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Residency Clinic, (Park Ridge)

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support the ambulatory care team in Illinois. You will welcome patients, collect vitals and histories, and assist providers to ensure a compassionate, efficient visit.

The role involves preparing patients for exams, administering vaccines as directed, and documenting care in the electronic health record. Collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential for high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience required.
• Peds experience is a plus.

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.
• Document care in the electronic health record and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or MA certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

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’re Looking 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.
• Previous Peds experience a plus

What You’ll Do

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40-hour per week schedule. Rotating Saturday requirement and one evening shift requirement per week.

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

Advocate Medical Group Yacktman Pediatrics, affiliated with Lutheran General Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric primary care clinics. We are a residency clinic with 60 residents rotating between inpatient and outpatient settings, along with 10 physicians and 2 APNs. Our clinic provides routine physicals, newborn and well-childcare, sick visits, chronic disease management, and more.

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

• 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.