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Medical Assistant Pediatrics

Ascension·Hoffman Estates, Illinois

$20 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Prepare pediatric patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting information. Provide clinical assistance to providers, including administering vaccines and performing point-of-service testing.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Hoffman
  • Estates,
  • IL
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Medical
  • Group
  • Department:
  • Pediatrics
  • Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary Range

$19.58 - $26.09 per hour What You Will Do Preparing patients for examination, including rooming, obtaining vital signs, and documenting necessary information. Administering vaccines and other therapeutic injections as directed by the provider. Providing direct daily clinical assistance to the provider, including performing point-of-service (POS) testing and assisting with procedures. Performing preliminary patient assessment and prioritizing care needs (triage). What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted. Medical Assistant preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note

  • Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences Prior MA experience. Must be trained to give vaccinations and injections. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or one year of applicable experience. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital Signs
  • Clinical Assistance
  • Patient Rooming
  • Patient Triage
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Therapeutic Injections
  • Point-of-Service Testing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $26/hr
Location
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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