Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) - Pediatrics - Per Diem

Endeavor Health • Deerfield, NH

2d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant supports a pediatric physician practice with patient-facing clinical tasks and front-office administration. The role is based in Deerfield, Illinois, with hours between Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., plus rotating Saturdays. Travel to other sites may be required based on department needs.

Duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting copayments, registering and checking in and out patients, verifying insurance, greeting and escorting patients to exam rooms, and providing administrative and front-office support. The role also documents vital signs, allergies, medications, and reasons for visits; takes basic vital measurements such as blood pressure, height, and weight; and may perform phlebotomy and injections.

A high school diploma or equivalent work experience and one year of work experience are required. CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required. Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program, Medical Assistant certification (AMT or AAMA), and prior medical office or related experience are preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided for those without prior medical assistant training or experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• One year of work experience.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to work hours between Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., with rotating Saturdays.
• Ability to travel to other sites based on department need.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Collect copayments and complete patient registration.
• Check patients in and out and verify insurance.
• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
• Document vital signs, allergies, medications, and the reason for office visits.
• Provide administrative and front-office support to the physician practice.
• Take basic vital measurements, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Perform phlebotomy and injections when required.
• Travel to other sites based on department need.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED