Medical Assistant II - Outpatient General Surgery (Aurora)

Job Description Summary

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

We’re Looking For

• 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
• Certification or Registration preferred

What You’ll Do

Schedule

Weeks 1, 3 & 5 - Monday & Wednesday: 8am-5pm, Thursday: 1pm-5pm

Weeks 2 & 4 - Monday & Tuesday: 8am-5pm, Thursday: 1pm-5pm

Hours subject to change, based on clinic needs.

As a Medical Assistant , you’ll play a vital role in 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 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.

About This Location

1221 N Highland Ave. Aurora, IL (Primary Location)*

*May travel to below sites on an as needed basis

1508 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL

3743 Highland Ave. Downers Grove, IL

Advocate Medical Group – General Surgery – 1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora IL

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) role supports a busy outpatient general surgery practice in Aurora, Illinois consisting of four general surgeons who provide care for patients ages 2 years and older. Primary responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, updating medical histories, and preparing patients for evaluation. The CMA assists surgeons with in-office procedures such as excisions, biopsies, incision and drainage procedures, and other minor surgical interventions. Additional duties include entering imaging, laboratory, and durable medical equipment (DME) orders, managing light in-basket tasks, communicating with patients regarding normal results and follow-up care, and helping ensure efficient clinical operations while maintaining high-quality patient care.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

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