Medical Assistant (MA) - Urology Clinic

About the Role

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care in a urinary clinic setting. Adhere to regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality, maintaining professionalism and compassion in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, or 2 years of verifiable Medical Assistant experience, or Certified MA with 2 years of verifiable experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with assistance.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine hand manipulation skills for procedures like IV insertion.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
• Exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment required.
• Quick response to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

About the Location

Aurora Medical Group (AMG), part of Advocate Health, is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems with over 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. AMG offers a wide range of specialties, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, and behavioral health. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.