Certified Medical Assistant, Gastroenterology

Advocate Aurora Health

Certified Medical Assistant role focused on supporting patient care in the Gastroenterology department. Responsibilities include recording vital signs and assisting providers with exams and procedures.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Phlebotomy skills are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

vital signs recordingmedical history takinghealth screeningspatient preparation for examsmedication administrationvaccine administrationspecimen collectionpoint-of-care testingelectronic health record documentationphlebotomy

Soft Skills

patient supportteam collaborationcommunicationcare coordination

Certifications

medical assistant diplomacertified medical assistant