Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) - Medical Group Pulmonary
About The Position
Endeavor Health is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant for its Medical Group Pulmonary practice, primarily located in Bannockburn, Illinois. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some travel to other locations is required, along with flexibility to meet operational needs. The role combines administrative and patient-support duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting copayments, registering patients, verifying insurance, and supporting the physician practice. The assistant checks patients in and out, greets and escorts them to exam rooms, and documents vital signs, allergies, medications, and visit reasons. Duties may also include measuring blood pressure, height, and weight, as well as phlebotomy and injections. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. The organization emphasizes career development, community-connected care, and a culture of connection and belonging.
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 from AMT, AAMA, ARMA, CCMA, CMA, MAC, or AMCA.
- Previous experience working in a medical office or related field.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones.
- Schedule appointments.
- Collect copayments.
- Complete patient registration.
- Provide other administrative support to the physician practice.
- Check patients in and out.
- 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.
- Perform basic vital-sign measurements, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Perform phlebotomy and injections as required.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
