PSA) - Medical Group Pulmonary

Endeavor Health•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant supports a physician practice in Pulmonary at the Bannockburn, Illinois location, with some travel to other locations and flexible hours to meet operational needs. This full-time role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The position combines clinical and administrative support. Duties include assisting patients through check-in and check-out, documenting relevant clinical information, taking basic vital signs, and providing front-office support. Phlebotomy and injections may also be required. On-the-job training is provided for candidates without prior medical assistant training or experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
One year of work experience.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
Medical Assistant Certification (AMT, AAMA, ARMA, CCMA, CMA, MAC, or AMCA).
Previous experience working in a medical office or a related field.

Responsibilities

Answer phones.
Schedule appointments.
Collect co-payments.
Complete patient registration.
Provide other administrative support to the physician practice.
Check patients in and out.
Verify insurance.
Greet patients and escort them to the exam room.
Document vital signs, allergies, medications, and the reason for the office visit.
Provide front-office support as needed.
Perform basic vital-sign measurements, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
Perform phlebotomy and injections if required.