Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant-Skokie

Nevada System of Higher Education

102d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant position at Endeavor Health involves providing essential administrative and clinical support in a medical office setting. The role is full-time, requiring availability Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, with required travel to Evanston. The position includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, completing patient registrations, and providing other administrative support to the physician practice. Additionally, the role involves checking in and checking out patients, verifying insurances, greeting patients, documenting vital signs, allergies, medications, and reasons for office visits, and performing basic vitals like blood pressure, height, and weight. Phlebotomy and injections may also be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, but not required
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
• Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA) is preferred, but not required
• One year of work experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a medical office or related field
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program
• Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA)

Responsibilities

• Answer phones
• Schedule appointments
• Collect co-payments
• Complete patient registration
• Provide other administrative support to the physician practice
• Check in and check out patients
• Verify insurances
• 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

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED