Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant in Bannockburn, IL. Roles include answering phones, scheduling, registering patients, collecting co-pays, and providing front-office support within a busy physician practice.

The position is full-time to cover a 40-hour workweek with hours Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Some travel to other locations and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; MA certification preferred but not required.
• One year of work experience in a medical office or related field preferred; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones
• Schedule appointments
• Collect co-payments
• Complete patient registration
• Provide other administrative support to the physician practice
• Check in and check out patient
• Verify insurances
• Greet patients and escort them to exam room
• Document vital signs, allergies, medications and reason for office visit
• Provide front office support as needed
• Perform basic vitals like BP, height and weight
• Phlebotomy and injections may be required

Skills

Phone etiquette

Scheduling

Customer service

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program (preferred)

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant in Bannockburn, IL. Roles include answering phones, scheduling, registering patients, collecting co-pays, and providing front-office support within a busy physician practice.

The position is full-time to cover a 40-hour workweek with hours Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Some travel to other locations and flexible hours are required.