Medical Administrative Assistant/Front Desk

Midwest Center for Womens Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Administrative Assistant where your organizational skills and attention to detail will be essential. This role involves managing patient scheduling, handling medical records, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. With a focus on quality patient care, you will work in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. Enjoy a supportive work atmosphere with competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the medical field while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in medical scheduling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage scheduling for appointments and follow-ups.
• Handle medical records with confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

Front Desk Operations

Health Information Management

Medical Scheduling

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Athena

Phreesia

Job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Experienced Medical Administrative Assistant to join our healthcare team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical office, providing support to both patients and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in front desk operations, health information management, and medical scheduling, contributing to an efficient and welcoming environment.

Duties

• Greet patients and visitors at the front desk, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage patient scheduling, including appointments, follow-ups, and cancellations.
• Handle medical records and health information management with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support medical collection efforts by following up on outstanding accounts as needed.
• Utilize computerized systems such as Athena and Phreesia for patient management and record keeping.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule. Hours will vary, 7-3, 8-4, 9-5 or 11-7. Saturday mornings as needed.
• Friday's we leave at 3:00, to start the weekend.
• On occasion, will need to go to our Buffalo Grove location to fill in.

• Experience
• Previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with health information management practices is advantageous.
• Proficiency in medical scheduling software knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing office tasks.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.

Join our dedicated team as a Medical Administrative Assistant where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a difference in patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person