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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine (20 hours)

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

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to stay focused and accurate during a long, busy shift.

What they are checking: Whether their care stays consistent late in a ten-hour day, when mistakes tend to creep in.

Tell me about a time you received feedback from a provider or supervisor that was hard to hear.

What they are checking: Whether they can take correction and change, which matters in a role with on-the-job training.

What would you do

This is a 20-hour role with long days and rotating Saturdays. What does your availability look like, and how firm is it?

What they are checking: Whether a part-time hire can reliably cover the shifts the practice is counting on.

Walk me through how you take vitals on an older patient who is hard of hearing and a little unsteady.

What they are checking: Whether they adapt for fall risk and communication needs while still getting accurate readings.

You get a pulse of 130 and the patient says they feel fine. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recheck and report abnormal vitals regardless of how the patient feels.

How do you help at the front desk when it's backed up but you still have patients waiting to be roomed?

What they are checking: Whether they can judge what matters most right now and communicate it with the team.

A patient asks you what their lab results mean. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay inside their scope and route clinical interpretation to the provider without brushing the patient off.

How would you handle a patient who refuses to be weighed or have their blood pressure taken?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient choice, explain why it matters, and document the refusal properly.

About the work

Internal medicine patients often have several chronic conditions and long medication lists. How do you keep the medication review accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with complex med lists, which is where errors in adult primary care often begin.

What's your experience giving injections like vaccines or B12, and what do you check first?

What they are checking: Whether they verify orders, patient identity and allergies before administering, every time.

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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. Medical Assistant (MA) Position Highlights: • Position: Medical Assistant • Location: Des Plaines, IL • Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (20 hours) • Hours: Monday and Friday 7AM- 5PM, Tuesday-Thursday 7AM to 6PM, rotating Saturdays 7AM-1PM • Required Travel: Travel to other sites based upon department needs • undefined What you will do: Greet patients and escort them to exam room Document vital signs, allergies, medications and reason for office visit Provide front office support as needed Perform basic vitals like BP, height and weight Phlebotomy and injections may be required What you will need: Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required. Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, but not required Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA) is preferred, but not required. Experience: One year of work experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred. On the job training is provided for those who do not have previous medical assistant training or experience. Unique or Preferred Skills: N/A Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions) Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance 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 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. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. ___________________________________________________________ Do not cut and paste below this line-Add only when applicable after posted. Add Hashtags if applicable.

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