Medical Assistant-Surgical Services - Skokie Hospital- Skokie, IL

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, allowing you to greet patients, document vital signs, and provide essential support in a medical office setting. With a focus on professional growth and development, you will benefit from various medical, dental, and wellness options, along with tuition reimbursement and retirement plans. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to contribute to community-connected care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assisting program preferred.
• CPR certification required; Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
• Document vital signs and reason for office visit.
• Perform basic vitals and assist with front office tasks.

Skills

Patient Communication

Basic Medical Procedures

Documentation Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Sign on bonus: No
• Position: Medical Assistant
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am -5:00 pm
  Required Travel: Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL

What you will do:

• Greet patients and escort them to exam room
• Document vital signs, allergies, medications and reason for office visit
• Provide front office support as needed
• Perform basic vitals like BP, height and weight
• Phlebotomy and injections may be required

What you will need:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required. Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, but not required
• Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA) is preferred, but not required
• Experience: One year of work experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred. On the job training is provided for those who do not have previous medical assistant training or experience

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.