Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant - Medical Group Specialty Suites

Endeavor Health•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant supports physician practice operations at the Lakeview-Chicago Clinic. The role provides administrative and front-office assistance, helps patients through check-in and check-out, and performs basic clinical tasks. Phlebotomy and injections may be required. On-the-job training is provided to candidates without previous medical assistant training or experience. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday on a rotating schedule, with hours expected to extend to 8:00 PM in 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
One year of work experience.
Ability to work the stated rotating weekday schedule.

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 and front-office support as needed.
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.
Measure basic vital signs, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
Perform phlebotomy and injections when required.