PSA) - Medical Group Ortho

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant supports a physician practice in the Medical Group Ortho. The role is based primarily in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with travel to other sites as needed. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, with weekday hours scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and rotating weekend shifts approximately three to four weekends per quarter. Flexible hours are required to meet operational needs. The position combines administrative and patient-support duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, registering patients, verifying insurance, and checking patients in and out. The assistant also greets and escorts patients, records visit information and vital signs, and provides front-office support. Phlebotomy and injections may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
One year of work experience.
Flexible hours to meet operational needs and ability to travel to other locations.

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.
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.
Measure basic vital signs, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
Perform phlebotomy and injections if required.