Medical Assistant Lead

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: $1000

• Position: Medical Assistant Lead - GI and Endo

• Hourly Pay Range: $21.08 - $31.62. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Location: 1200 S York Rd. Elmhurst

• Full Time 40 hours

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm

• Required Travel: no

What you will do:

• Providing clinical leadership to the medical assistant team, guiding and supporting their work, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

• Performing a range of clinical tasks, including but not limited to taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, administering medications, and providing patient education.

• Coordinating schedules for the medical assistant team, ensuring adequate coverage, and assigning tasks and responsibilities effectively.

• Overseeing the training and onboarding of new medical assistants, as well as providing ongoing education and skill development opportunities for the team.

• Monitoring and maintaining the quality of clinical care and administrative tasks performed by the medical assistant team, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations.

• Managing and ordering medical supplies, equipment, and medications, ensuring that they are properly stocked and readily available.

• Assisting in maintaining and updating patient records and charts, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

• Interacting with patients in a professional and compassionate manner, addressing their questions, concerns, and needs, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and efficient clinical operations.

• Performing clinical procedures as directed by healthcare providers, such as wound care, phlebotomy, and EKGs.

What you will need:

• High School or GED Required

• Associates Degree Preferred

• 2 Years experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting required. And

• 1 Year in a lead or supervisory role required.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA AAMA) - Certifying Board of the American Association
  of Medical Assistants (CBAAMA) Required And

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Required

• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross for healthcare providers.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• 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 Endeav