PSA) - Medical Group Ortho

Endeavor Health•Glenview, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant supports the Medical Group Ortho physician practice with administrative and patient-care tasks. The role is based primarily in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with travel to other locations as needed. It is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and rotating Saturdays and Sundays approximately three to four weekends per quarter. Flexible hours are required to meet operational needs. Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, completing patient registration, supporting physicians administratively, checking patients in and out, verifying insurance, greeting and escorting patients, and documenting vital signs, allergies, medications, and reasons for visits. The position also provides front-office support and performs basic vital-sign measurements. Phlebotomy and injections may be required. On-the-job training is provided for individuals without previous 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 related field.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and schedule appointments.
Collect co-payments and complete patient registration.
Provide administrative support to the physician practice.
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 the office visit.
Provide front-office support as needed.
Measure basic vital signs, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
Perform phlebotomy and injections if required.
Travel to other locations as needed.