Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

19h•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Pediatrics department in Skokie, Illinois. This is a full-time position with hours Monday through Thursday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on alternating schedules, Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and rotating Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travel to other sites may be required based on department needs. The Medical Assistant greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms, documents vital signs and relevant patient information, and provides front-office support as needed. The role includes measuring blood pressure, height, and weight; phlebotomy and injections may also be required. On-the-job training is provided for candidates without previous medical assistant training or experience. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. The organization emphasizes career development, community-connected care, and a culture of connection and belonging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
At least one year of work experience.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
Medical Assistant certification through AMT or AAMA.
Previous experience working in a medical office or a related field.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
Document vital signs, allergies, medications, and the reason for the office visit.
Provide front-office support as needed.
Measure patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight.
Perform phlebotomy and injections when required.
Travel to other sites based on department needs.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan, based on organizational performance, for eligible positions.
Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay for eligible positions.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
Medical, dental, pet, and vision plan 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.