Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports a busy Primary Care office with multiple providers and clinical staff. Under the direction of the Supervisor, this role performs select clinical functions to enhance patient care, including preparing patients for physical examinations, obtaining specimens, conducting routine laboratory and diagnostic tests, and recording results. The Medical Assistant may perform phlebotomy and, under the general supervision of a physician, administer selected medications and injections. The role also performs clerical duties related to clinic operations.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at 1051 W Rand Rd in Arlington Heights. Shifts vary among 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with rotating Saturday hours from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The posting states that no required travel is listed, while also noting that the role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Its more than 25,000 team members and 6,000-plus physicians provide care across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. The organization describes a commitment to career development, connection and belonging, and providing safe, seamless, personal care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Certified, registered, and clinical certified Medical Assistants (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) must provide current certification or registration through AAMA, ARMA, NHA, or another certifying agency.
• Certified or registered Medical Assistants should have at least six months of clinical experience; this qualification is marked preferred in the posting.
• Candidates who are not certified or registered should have at least one year of clinical experience; this qualification is marked preferred in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of clinical experience for certified or registered Medical Assistants.
• At least one year of clinical experience for candidates who are not certified or registered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical examinations.
• Obtain specimens.
• Conduct select routine laboratory tests and record results.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests.
• May perform phlebotomy.
• Under general supervision of a physician, administer selected medications and injections.
• Perform clerical duties related to clinic operations.
• Support a busy Primary Care office with multiple providers and additional clinical staff.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED