Medical Assistant – Surgical Specialties Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant providing patient support and care coordination at Advocate Health surgical specialties clinic. Assisting with exams, vital signs, and lab-related tasks.

Posted 8/2/2026part-timePark Ridge • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing lab tasks. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant DiplomaPatient CarePhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs RecordingHealth ScreeningSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingPatient Preparation for Exams

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationPatient Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

High School DiplomaGEDMedical Assistant Experience

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