Surgical Medical Assistant – On-the-Job Training & Growth

Mia Aesthetics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mia Aesthetics is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our surgical support team in Chicago. You will liaise between patients, nurses, surgeons, and facility staff, contributing to a smooth, patient-centered workflow.

Responsibilities include sterilization, instrument prep, patient vital signs, room turnover, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and therapists to ensure high-quality post-procedure care. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma required.
• Holds and maintains a Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.
• Holds and maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies sanitary, infection control, and safety standards in preparing and sanitizing surgical instruments.
• Documents and maintains accurate sterilization records.
• Prepares trays for designated areas and organizes surgical supplies.
• Takes and records patient vital signs and obtains urine samples.
• Cleans examination room and executes room turnover.
• Works with Surgeons, Nurses, and Massage Therapists to ensure workflow is efficient.

Skills

Communication

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification/Registration

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Mia Aesthetics is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our surgical support team in Chicago. You will liaise between patients, nurses, surgeons, and facility staff, contributing to a smooth, patient-centered workflow.

Responsibilities include sterilization, instrument prep, patient vital signs, room turnover, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and therapists to ensure high-quality post-procedure care. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.