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Medical Assistant - Skokie & Northbrook

Midwest Express Clinic logoMidwest Express Clinic~$20–$25/hrtypicalChicago, ILFull timePosted 1mo ago

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About the job

Medical Assistant – North Suburban 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 experience, and our teams count on each other every single shift.

We are building the best care team in the Midwest - positive, professional, dependable, and proud of the work we do.

This posting covers openings at our Skokie, Northbrook locations. We'll work with you during the interview process to find the best fit.

Our culture is grounded in PACT:

💙 Positive | 💪 Accountable | 🫶 Compassionate | 🤝 Teamwork

The Role

The Medical Assistant is a key part of the patient experience and clinic flow. This role is ideal for someone who brings energy, loves helping people, and understands the importance of showing up ready to win the day.

What You’ll Own

Patient Care & Service

  • Welcome patients warmly and create a great first impression
  • Room patients, obtain vitals and medical history, document accurately within the EMR, and support providers during visits
  • Perform blood draws, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection as permitted

Clinic Operations

  • Register patients, support insurance verification, answer phones, schedule visits, and collect payments
  • Keep documentation accurate and organized within the EMR

Team Standards

  • Show up on time and ready to contribute
  • Support teammates during busy shifts
  • Help keep the clinic clean, smooth, and efficient

What We’re Looking For

  • Prior clinical experience with 1-2+ years in an outpatient setting required
  • Friendly, polished, professional presence
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Flexibility to support varying clinic schedules and nearby locations based on business needs
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Coachable and eager to grow

What Success Looks Like

  • Patients feel welcomed and cared for
  • The team knows they can count on you
  • You arrive prepared and ready to work
  • You bring positive energy during busy shifts
  • You help the clinic run smoothly

Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is $20-22 depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.

We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Midwest Express Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our HR team at humanresources@midwestexpressclinic.com.

E-Verify

Midwest Express Clinic participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

From Midwest Express Clinic's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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