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Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

American Addiction Centers·Elgin, Illinois

$22 - $33/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinicians in delivering high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients. Key duties include taking medical histories, measuring vital signs, administering medications, and documenting patient information in electronic health records.

Department

01120 AMG Elgin 1435 Randall MOB - Family Medicine

Status: Full time

Benefits: Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Friday schedule with occasional late evening and a rotating weekend requirement to support clinic operations and patient access.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Job summary

  • The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including:
  • Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
  • Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.
  • Measure patient’s vital signs
  • Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
  • Document patient information into the electronic health record
  • Collect specimens for testing

Required qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least two years of medical assistant experience within the last five years.
  • Good communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.
  • Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
  • Current AHA CPR certification.
  • Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
  • Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
  • Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
  • Ability to cooperate and work with others.
  • Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
  • Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend.

Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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
  • 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 [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] 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 [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] 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 [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of medical assistant experience within the last five years. A current AHA CPR certification and the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 35 pounds, are required.

  • high school
  • Medication Administration
  • CPR Certification
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Support
  • Medical History Taking
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Vital Signs Measurement
  • Specimen Collection
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Patient Liaison
  • Ambulatory Care Equipment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $33/hr
Location
Elgin, Illinois
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,688 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Illinois family medicine MA demand remains steady

Family medicine medical assistant roles in Illinois are typically in steady demand because outpatient primary care needs ongoing support with rooming, vitals, documentation, and patient flow. Competition often centers on recent hands-on experience, current AHA CPR certification, and the ability to handle physical duties such as lifting up to 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your last two years of MA experience and CPR status before applying.

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