Medical Assistant (MA) - Surgery Clinics

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 joinAdvocate Aurora Health,you arejoiningone 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. AtAdvocate Aurora Healthwe areredefining how, when, and where care is delivered—bringinghuman kindnessto 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?WillYouDo: 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. As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will: Welcome patients and support their transition intocare. Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and healthscreenings. Prepare patients for exams andassistproviders duringprocedures. Administer medications and vaccines asdirected. Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-caretesting. Document care accurately in the electronic healthrecord. Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinatedcare. 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: Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GEDrequired. 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 . Phlebotomyskills, preferred . BeingPart of Something Bigger At Advocate Health, your work matters—to patients, teammates, and the communities we serve. Ifyou arepassionate about care, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference every day,we wouldlove to grow with you. 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. Apply today and help us redefine care—for all.