Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) - Per Diem - Medical Group Nephrology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant supports a physician practice in Medical Group Nephrology in Evanston, Illinois. This per-diem role provides administrative and patient-facing support, including appointment scheduling, registration, check-in and check-out, insurance verification, and assistance with patient flow. Clinical tasks include documenting patient information and vital signs, taking basic measurements, and potentially performing phlebotomy and injections. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as needed. On-the-job training is provided to candidates without prior medical assistant training or experience. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. The organization has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. Endeavor Health describes its mission as helping everyone in its communities be their best and is committed to a culture of connection, belonging, learning, and excellence, as well as providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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.
- Schedule appointments.
- Collect co-payments.
- Complete patient registration.
- Provide 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.
- Take basic vital signs and measurements, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Perform phlebotomy and injections when required.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
