Medical Assistant, Primary Care
Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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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. Position Highlights: - Position: Medical
Assistant - Location: 1051 W Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL. - Full
Time: 40 hours/week - Hours: Hours vary - Monday ? Thursday
(7a-7p), Fridays (7a-5p), Saturday rotation (8a-12p) What you will
do: - Performs routine tasks to assist the provider in patient care
related activities. Cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms
and stocks clinical supplies and equipment. Escorts patients to
exam/treatment rooms. Practicing good customer relations, collects
and documents patient data and history regarding nutrition,
activity, mental state, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height
and weight. Observes and responds to the general needs of patients.
Reports the general physical and mental condition of the patient to
the physician. Prepares patient with basic explanation of treatment
procedures and assists the physician during the examination as
directed. - Reviews and updates patient records prior to
appointment with recent test results and correspondence and
determines potential services anticipated per practice protocols.
Confers with physician on any incomplete patients? tests, consults
or orders prior to the patient visit. May assist with scheduling
tests and treatments, pre-certifying patients for hospital care
and/or procedures and processing referrals to other care providers.
- Performs selected clinical duties, reviews patient self-reported
history and physical, vital signs, injections and immunizations,
and assists in minor office procedures under the direction of the
MD/APP/RN. Performs venipunctures and finger sticks; identifies
correct patient before collecting specimen and labels specimens
before leaving the patient. Performs Point of Care testing and
supports lab draw site services according to CLIA and hospital
policies. Logs and documents procedures performed according to
hospital requirements. Completes EKG?s, suture removal, and
dressing changes. - Performs various clerical functions; answers
telephones, relays and responds to patient messages with physician
direction. Updates and processes patient medical records with all
patient communication. Schedules appointments and documents patient
referrals when needed. Coordinates patient care through the
appropriate triaging of patient phone calls and call backs as
assigned by the provider when applicable - Manages patient contact
and follow up as directed and by electronic medical record (EMR)
tasks. Follows up on all overdue orders, verbal and written, as
identified in the electronic record task box. Provides accurate
documentation on patient compliance with follow up and notifies
physician of all refusals for orders. Documents all interventions,
results, patient / family interactions, and medications dispensed
in the record. What you will need: - High school diploma or GED -
REQUIRED - Certified, Registered, and Clinical Certified Medical
Assistants (CMA, RMA or CCMA) are required to provide current
certification or registration through American Association of
Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Registry of Medical Assistants
(ARMA), National Health career Association (NHA) or any other
certifying agency and should have at least 6 months of clinical
experience. - PREFERRED - Candidates who are not certified or
registered should have at least one year of clinical experience. -
PREFERRED - Current CPR Certification issued by either American
Heart Association or American Red Cross. - REQUIRED Benefits: -
Premium pay for eligible employees - Career Pathways to Promote
Professional Growth and Development - Various Medical, Dental, 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.
Keywords: Endeavor Health, Skokie , Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Healthcare , Arlington Heights, Illinois
