Medical Assistant – Multi Specialty

Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant supporting patient care at Advocate Health by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, recording vital signs, and assisting providers in exams.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeWestmont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care.
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

Licensure or Certifications MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Degrees: GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
MA: 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.

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 Sign MeasurementMedical History RecordingHealth ScreeningSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingMedication AdministrationVaccination Administration

Soft Skills

Patient InteractionTeam CollaborationCommunication

Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification