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Medical Assistant (MA) - General Neurology Clinics

Advocate Health

Downers Grove, ILFull-time$21.85–32.8/hrPosted 3w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.85–32.8/hr
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Advocate Health is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) - General Neurology Clinics. Advocate Health seeks a Medical Assistant for its General Neurology Clinics in Downers Grove and Aurora, IL, working Monday through Friday, 8:00‑5:00 with no weekends or holidays. The role involves patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, documentation, and supporting providers in a collaborative ambulatory care team.

Key focus areas include Welcome patients and support their transition into care, Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings, and Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.

Important skills include Phlebotomy, Vital Signs Collection, Medical History Taking, Health Screening, Medication Administration, and Vaccine Administration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PhlebotomyVital Signs CollectionMedical History TakingHealth ScreeningMedication AdministrationVaccine AdministrationSpecimen CollectionPoint‑of‑Care TestingElectronic Health Record DocumentationIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De‑EscalationFoot Pedal Operation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Diploma or Certified MA With 2 Years ExperienceAccredited Medical Assistant Program CompletionTwo Years Medical Assistant Experience Within Last 5 YearsAbility to Lift 35 PoundsAbility to Push/Pull 30 Pounds of ForceAbility to Perform Sliding Transfer of 150 Pounds With AssistanceFunctional Speech Vision Hearing TouchAbility to Respond Quickly to Patient Condition ChangesPhysical Abilities Testing May Be Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Department:

02240 AMG Downers Grove 3743 Highland Ave - Neurology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00-5:00 PM

No Weekends or Holidays.

Will work in two locations Downers Grove and Aurora, IL. Four days in Downers Grove and one day at Sequoia/Aurora.

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 from 8:00-5:00 PM

No Weekends or Holidays

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: Will work in two locations Downers Grove and Aurora, IL.
  • Four days in Downers Grove and one day at Sequoia/Aurora.

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 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.

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.

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