Medical Assistant; MA​/LPN - Family Medicine Clinic

Department:

01120 AMG Rivercenter
- Family Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mon, Tue, Thu 7:15am-5pm, Wed 7:15am-3pm, Fri 7:30am-12:30pm. Supports Dr. Adams and float within family practice to help support the clinic.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Job Description

Where You Will Work:

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of 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.

We’re Looking For:

Licensure or Certifications

• MA:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Degrees:

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• MA:
  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.
• LPN:
  Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

What You’ll Do:

Schedule:

40hrs/week
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:15am-5:00pm, Wednesday 7:15am-3:00pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm.

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.

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.

This clinic functions as a “first point of contact” in the healthcare system, providing care for children, adults, and seniors. Providers are trained in general medicine and manage a wide range of everyday health needs.

A big part of the clinic’s role is keeping patients healthy through:

• Annual physicals and wellness visits
• Immunizations
• Screenings and early detection
• Lifestyle counseling (diet, fitness)

The clinic treats both short-term illnesses (e.g., infections, minor injuries) and long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and hypertension.

Because it’s inside a large Aurora Health Center, the clinic can easily:

• Refer patients to specialists (cardiology, endocrinology, etc.)
• Coord…