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Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Endeavor Health · Naperville, IL · $20.29–$29.42 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you made a mistake with a specimen or chart. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors right away, which protects patient safety.

Tell me about a time you helped a nervous patient feel comfortable.

What they are checking: Whether they bring warmth to patients who may be anxious about surgery.

What MA certification do you hold, and how do you keep it current?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the certification requirement and take their professional standing seriously.

What would you do

This office supports 15 providers and is growing. How do you keep up on a day when everyone is running behind?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and calm in a busy, fast clinic.

A patient asks you whether their incision looks infected. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay within MA scope and pass clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

You'll rotate between Naperville, Plainfield, Yorkville and Sandwich. How do you feel about that travel?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the travel this job requires.

How do you handle both the clinical and front-desk tasks when the office is short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they're flexible and willing to step in where the team needs them.

About the work

Walk me through how you room a patient for a general surgery follow-up visit.

What they are checking: Whether they gather vitals, history and meds in a steady routine that keeps the provider on time.

How do you draw blood from a patient with hard-to-find veins?

What they are checking: Whether they have real phlebotomy skills and know when to stop and ask for help.

How do you help with suture or staple removal and dressing changes in clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they know clean technique and how to support surgical follow-up care.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Sign On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus. The first $500 will be paid on the pay date of the pay period in which you achieve your 6-month mark of employment. The remaining $500 will be paid on the pay date of the pay period in which you achieve your 1-year mark of employment, as long as you are still employed in this position at a 0.5 FTE or above. • Position: Medical Assistant - General Surgery. • Location: Naperville, Plainfield, Yorkville, & Sandwich IL • Part Time: 20 hours /week • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 -5:00 • Required Travel: Must be able to travel between all 4 clinics What you will do: • Under general supervision of clinic supervisor, and following established procedures and precedents, prepares patients for physical examination, obtains specimens, conducts select routine laboratory tests and records results, and performs phlebotomy, routine diagnostic tests. Under delegated supervision of a physician; performs clinical and administrative tasks. Busy office supporting 15 providers and clinical staff, and growing. What you will need: • High school diploma or GED • 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. • Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross • A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested. • Flexible to scheduling changes including overtime, evening and Saturday rotation • Bilingual Spanish preferred Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking at designated locations • 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.