CMA Full-time
Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant I - Cardiology

Department:

02050 AMG Burlington - Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday

0800-1630

Hours and location subject to change.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

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:

  • 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.

Grow your career (and your bank account) when you’re hired as an MA/LPN.

  • This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus to be paid on your 1st or 2nd paycheck following your first 90 days of employment (Qualified External Candidates Only).  Military/Veteran Friendly

What You’ll Do:

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.

About This Location:

At the Aurora Medical Center – Burlington (formally Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington), we are committed to providing compassionate, quality care and innovative services to the Burlington community.

In fact, we’ve earned recognition for this dedication from Truven Health Analtyics™, which has named us one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for shorter patient stays, lower readmission rates and fewer complications.

From comprehensive emergency treatments in our Level III Trauma Center to specialized heart and vascular care, we are committed not only to best-in-class care, but comfortably getting you back to the life you love.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

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.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

Apply Now!

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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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