Medical Assistant-Scheduling Assistant-Endeavor Health

Skills for Chicagoland's Future

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area.

To be eligible for Skills for Chicagoland’s Future’s services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.

Endeavor Health

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health 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. With more than 25,000 team members, they 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. 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.

Job Highlights

• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide general front office support 
• Check patients in and out, complete registration, and collect co-payments 
• Verify insurance information and assist with other administrative tasks as needed 
• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs, medications, allergies, and reason for visit 
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vitals, administering injections, and phlebotomy when required 

Location

Evanston

Benefits

Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Rx/Pharmacy Benefits;Short Term Disability;Sick;Transportation Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision

Pay Rate

Starting at $17.00 per hour; based on experience

Candidate Profile

• Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required 
• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accrediting body preferred but not required 
• 1+ year of relevant experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred 
• Relevant soft skills include communication and collaboration 

Schedule

1st Shift;2nd Shift;Weekends

Education Profile

High School Diploma/GED