Medical Assistant & Patient Care Specialist

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

HSA Options

Retirement Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Bannockburn, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant to support a physician practice at our site. The role requires handling front desk tasks, patient intake, and basic clinical support while ensuring a welcoming patient experience.

Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, collecting co-pays, registering patients, verifying insurances, and assisting with vitals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred but not required.
• One year of work experience in a medical office or related field is required; on-the-job training is provided if not trained.

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

CPR certification

One year experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program (preferred)

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Bannockburn, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant to support a physician practice at our site. The role requires handling front desk tasks, patient intake, and basic clinical support while ensuring a welcoming patient experience.

Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, collecting co-pays, registering patients, verifying insurances, and assisting with vitals.