Medical Assistant- Transitions of Care

Medical Assistant

Hourly Pay Range: $19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Warrenville, IL
• Full Time: 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p

What you will need:

The Transitions of Care Navigation Program follows high-risk patients discharged from Inpatient, Observation, or Emergency Department. Patients are contacted telephonically up to thirty (30) days post-discharge. The program objectives are to decrease all-cause readmissions within thirty (30) days after discharge and to improve timely follow-up after an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition by engaging patients in their care.

Transitions of Care clinical responsibilities:

• Support lower risk patient population and as needed support the MSW or RN with the higher risk patients
• Telephonic outreach to patients to complete post discharge initial assessment
• Support with connecting patients to resources
• Support patients with appt scheduling and coordination of care post hospitalization or ED discharge
• Monitor tasks in portal for patients that require outreach and support with coordination of care

What you will need:

• Education: Preferred current certification from a national Medical Assistant certification body or obtain within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Certification: BLS/CPR Certification for the Healthcare Provider American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Experience: Working knowledge of and experience with the use clinical equipment and materials.

Benefits (for full and 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
• 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.

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.

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.