- Salary
- $24 – $36
- Location
- Park Ridge, IL - 1875 Dempster St, United States of America · Des Plaines, IL - 77 Rand Rd · Park Ridge, IL - 10 N Cumberland Ave · Buffalo Grove, IL - 650 W Lake Cook Rd · Lincolnwood, IL - 6540 N Lincoln Ave
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Mon-Fri
Varied start times of 0800-1730
8-hours days
May require travel to off sites as needed.
Pay Range:
$24.10 - $36.15Where 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:
- Graduate of an accredited healthcare program relating to hiring department, or one year experience in related medical department.
- One year DMC associate, preferred.
- Medical Assistant Cert/Reg:
- Graduate from an accredited school with a clinical externship for Medical Assistant Cert/Reg training.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
What You’ll Do:
Schedule:
Mon-Fri
Varied start times of 0800-1730
8-hours days
May require travel to off sites as needed.
As a Lead Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers and other medical assistants, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.
As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:
- Responsible for direct and in-direct patient care, (Clinical responsibilities vary based upon department specialty.)
- Responsible for daily team operations, staffing schedules and works to ensure overall work standards and goals are achieved.
- Under the direction of the department head, manages direct reports’ orientation, training, and performance. Upholds clinic policies and serves as a role model by acting in a manner consistent with Behavior Expectations.
- Supports supervisor / manager in a variety of department / administrative functions as directed.
- Self Development
Locations:
Rotate between locations in Park Ridge, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, and Lincolnwood.
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
Ability to complete all required training. • - Ability to pass pre-employment physical (and physical lift test, if required by department policy).
- Able to rotate shifts and locations to ensure adequate coverage as needed.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. - Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
- Apply Now!
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.