Job Summary: The Medical Assistant will provide skilled clinical and administrative support in a bilingual (Spanish/English) ambulatory care setting, assisting healthcare providers with patient care and ensuring efficien…
Healthcare · Chicago, IL
Medical Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL
Medical assistants keep clinics running by rooming patients, taking vitals, updating charts, and handling scheduling and front-office work. The role blends clinical and administrative duties.
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$18–$30/hr
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$49k
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some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern... ...Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Physician Assistant or Ac…
$20 - $22 per hour
Medical Assistant – Western Suburbs Chicago Why Join Midwest Express Clinic At Midwest Express Clinic, Express is our middle name. We deliver fast, high-quality healthcare with heart. Our patients count on us for a great…
$66 - $86.2 per hour
some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern... ...Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Physician Assistant or…
Medical Assistant – Pediatrics Ravenswood Pediatrics | Chicago, IL Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Location: 1945 W. Wilson Ave., Suite 6116, Chicago, IL 60640 Join a Pediatric Team That Truly Cares At Ravenswood Pediat…
$19.13 - $25.83 per hour
some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern... ...Paid time off and Holiday pay Description The Medical Assistant reflects the mission,…
$30 - $33 per hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Continuum Therapy Partners brings a therapist-led approach to scale. Founded by industry veterans who spent twenty years striving for a more responsive therapy environment, we hav…
$19.13 - $25.83 per hour
some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern... ...: Mon - Thurs 8:30am to 5pm, Fri 8am to 4:30pm The Medical Assistant reflects the mis…
credentialing workflows, including follow-ups with payers, tracking application status, and resolving issues to keep timelines on track. ~ Assist with payer contract communications — drafting correspondence, organizing d…
$18 - $22 per hour
Medical Assistant Innovative Care is a medical group that brings primary care, urgent care and therapy to serve our patients better. We are looking for experienced full-time Medical Assistants to work at our primary care…
**Job Title: Medical Assistant / Reception / Medical Insurance Biller****Job Description:** We are seeking a dedicated and multifaceted Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team, where you will play a crucial role in…
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What medical assistants earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$22 | $37k–$45k |
| Mid level | $21–$26 | $43k–$54k |
| Senior | $25–$30 | $51k–$63k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Vital signs and intakeEHR data entryInjections and immunizationsPhlebotomy basicsScheduling and check-inInsurance verificationHIPAA complianceMultitaskingBedside manner
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you room a patient.
Give the sequence: verify identity, chief complaint, vitals, medication reconciliation, and flagging concerns to the provider. Order and thoroughness are what they listen for.
How do you handle an upset patient at the front desk while the phone is ringing?
Show calm triage: acknowledge the person in front of you, ask a colleague or place the call on a brief courteous hold, and follow through. Composure is the answer.
What EHR systems have you used, and how comfortable are you learning a new one?
Name the systems and one concrete workflow you handled in each. Frame new software as a short learning curve, with an example.
Tell me about a time you noticed something in a patient's chart that needed attention.
Describe spotting a gap, such as an overdue screening or allergy conflict, and quietly flagging it. Attention to detail protects patients.
How do you keep patient information confidential in a small office?
Mention practical habits: lowered voices, locked screens, and never discussing patients outside care. Ground it in HIPAA without reciting the law.
Are you comfortable giving injections and drawing blood?
Answer directly with your training and rough volume of sticks or injections. If a skill is rusty, say so and note how quickly you recertified before.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For medical assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CMA (AAMA) or RMA certification and phlebotomy or EKG credentials near the top; many clinics screen on them.
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Specify the practice types you have supported, such as family medicine, pediatrics, or cardiology, and daily patient volume.
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Name your EHR systems, for example Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks, since offices hire for minimal ramp-up.
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Show the split of your work, for example 70 percent clinical and 30 percent front office, so employers can match the role.
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Quantify where possible: patients roomed per day, immunizations given, or prior-authorization requests processed.
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Medical Assistant
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Senior Medical Assistant
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Clinical Team Lead
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