Medical Assistant- General Surgery

Department: 02400 AMG Elgin 745 Fletcher
- Surgery Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5p. This position requires travel to St. Charles and Hoffman Estates. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Job Description

Summary:

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Advocate Health, 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.

• 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.

• Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5p. This position requires travel to St. Charles and Hoffman Estates.
• 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.
• 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.

At Advocate Medical Group Surgery
- Elgin in Elgin, IL, our surgeons diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. We provide individualized treatment plans for everyone from patients considering elective surgery to those who need surgical procedures because they are critically ill or injured. We use minimally invasive types of surgery whenever possible and are also equipped for open surgery when needed.

Our street address is 745 Fletcher Dr., in Elgin, IL. When you need a surgery center near you, find a surgeon in Elgin, IL. Our surgeons and staff offer pre- and post-surgery education and support to prepare you for successful surgery and recovery. After you return home, we’re still available to answer your questions and support your recovery. Learn what to expect when you have surgery at Advocate Health Care.

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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…