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Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology Clinic

American Addiction Centers·Park Ridge, Illinois

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

Support providers in a cardiology clinic by welcoming patients, recording vital signs, and assisting during medical procedures. Perform lab-related tasks and accurately document patient care within electronic health records.

Department

  • 02050
  • AMG
  • Park
  • Ridge 1875
  • Dempster
  • POB -
  • Cardiology
  • Status:
  • Full time
  • Benefits
  • Eligible:
  • Yes
  • Hours
  • Per
  • Week: 40
  • Schedule
  • Details/Additional
  • Information:
  • Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm. Dependent upon provider schedule. Travel to offsites required.
  • Pay
  • Range: $21.85 - $32.80 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.
  • Why
  • Advocate
  • Health: When you join Advocate Aurora Health, you are joining one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin with a strong commitment to equity, excellence, and whole-person care. At Advocate Aurora Health we are redefining how, when, and where care is delivered—bringing human kindness to every step of the health journey. Guided by our Purpose, “From discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care – for you, for us, for all,” we are committed to lifting everyone up, thinking boldly together, and creating spaces where all belong and can thrive.
  • What
  • Will
  • You Do:
  • Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm. Dependent upon provider schedule. Travel to offsites required. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role on 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.
  • Where
  • You
  • Will
  • Work:
  • Location:
  • Park
  • Ridge
  • We are
  • Looking
  • For:
  • Required
  • Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years. Phlebotomy skills, preferred. Being Part of Something Bigger At Advocate Health, your work matters—to patients, teammates, and the communities we serve. If you are passionate about care, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference every day, we would love to grow with you. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by
  • case basis. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
  • Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Apply today and help us redefine care—for all.
  • 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 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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and either a Medical Assistant diploma or two years of verifiable full-time experience. Phlebotomy skills are preferred for this role.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Medical History Taking
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Preparation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Screening
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Electronic Health Record Documentation
  • Point-of-Care Testing

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plans With Employer Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $33/hr
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Posted
Jul 27, 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 3,647 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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