Medical Assistant - Medical Group Surgical Services
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked closely with nurses and providers to keep a clinic on schedule.
What they are checking: Whether they communicate well with the clinical team and anticipate needs instead of waiting to be told.
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a patient in a lot of pain while you finished intake.
What they are checking: Whether they show compassion and move efficiently, getting the provider in faster when pain is severe.
What would you do
A patient comes in for a post-op check and their incision is red, warm and draining. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible infection and alert the provider before continuing the routine intake.
You'll travel to Evanston, Skokie and Lincolnshire sites. How do you keep yourself organized across offices?
What they are checking: Whether they can manage travel and different setups without letting quality drop.
How do you help prepare a patient who's nervous about an upcoming surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they can reassure without giving medical advice and know when to bring in the nurse or surgeon.
A patient asks when they can go back to work after surgery. How do you answer?
What they are checking: Whether they route clinical questions to the provider while still making sure the patient gets an answer.
About the work
Surgical services see patients before and after operations. What would you check during a post-op visit?
What they are checking: Whether they know to look for signs like fever, wound changes and pain that a surgeon needs to hear about.
This role requires CPR-BLS from the American Heart Association. When was your last renewal, and have you ever had to use it?
What they are checking: Whether they hold the required credential and take emergency readiness seriously.
What do you do to keep instruments and supplies ready for procedures or suture removals done in clinic?
What they are checking: Whether they understand clean technique and room readiness for minor in-office procedures.
How do you double-check medication lists for things like blood thinners before a surgical visit?
What they are checking: Whether they know some medications matter a lot before surgery and make sure they are documented.
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