Medical Assistant, Immediate Care

Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant supporting patient care at Advocate Health immediate care sites in Aurora and Batavia. Performing clinical procedures, lab tasks, documentation, and provider support.

Posted 8/18/2026part-timeAurora • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and lab tasks. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams while adhering to safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care CoordinationFine Hand Manipulation Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionPhysical Safety InterventionsVerbal De-EscalationHealth ScreeningPatient History RecordingClinical Task Support

Soft Skills

CompassionProfessionalismTeam CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealth RegulationsConfidentialityClinical GuidelinesHazardous Waste Exposure

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
Support the care team through clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care
Maintain professionalism and compassion during patient interactions
Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality

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, to qualify
Phlebotomy skills are preferred
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch required
Fine hand manipulation skills required for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
Ability to perform physical safety interventions and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Additional department-specific physical requirements may apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program