The Medical Assistant supports the care team by welcoming patients, recording vital signs, and assisting providers during medical exams and procedures. They also perform lab-related tasks, administer medications, and document patient care in the electronic health record.
Department
01121
AMG
Lutheran
General
Residency -
Family
Medicine:
Residency
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information:
CLINIC
HOURS: Position is 40 hours/week
Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 530pm
Wednesday: 8am - 430pm
Thursday: 9am - 7 pm
Friday: 9am - 530pm
Saturday: 9am to noon *Team rotates responsibilities for eves (Mondays and Thursdays) and Saturdays.
Schedule
8.5 hour shifts with a lunch. One late weekday shift and Saturday rotation. Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80
Where
You
Will
Work: Advocate Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.
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.
What
You’ll Do:
Schedule:
CLINIC
HOURS: Position is 40 hours/week
Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 530pm
Wednesday: 8am - 430pm
Thursday: 9am - 7 pm
Friday: 9am - 530pm
Saturday: 9am to noon *Team rotates responsibilities for eves (Mondays and Thursdays) and Saturdays.
Schedule
8.5 hour shifts with a lunch. One late weekday shift and Saturday rotation. 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: Park Ridge Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. 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.
Ready to
Take the
Next
Step: Apply Now!
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more 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
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and either a medical assistant diploma or two years of verifiable full-time medical assistant experience. Certification is preferred but not strictly required if the experience criteria are met.
high school
professional certificate
Phlebotomy
Patient care
Clinical support
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
Specimen collection
Point-of-care testing
Vaccine administration
Medical history documentation
Electronic health records
Patient intake
Procedure assistance
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plans
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
Educational assistance
Adoption assistance
Employer match
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $33/hr
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Posted
Jun 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
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