Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) - Pediatrics - Per Diem

Swedish Hospital; South Deerfield (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Shift/on-call/holiday premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Wellness program savings plan

Job summary

Swedish Hospital in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant for per diem coverage. The role includes front office duties, patient check-in/check-out, and basic clinical tasks, with potential phlebotomy and injections as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; medical assisting program completion is preferred, with MA certification optional. Per diem schedule offers weekday hours with some weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of medical assisting program preferred.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA) preferred, not required.
• One year of work experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Collect co-payments and complete patient registrations.
• Provide front office support to the physician practice.
• Check in and check out patients and verify insurances.
• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
• Document vital signs, allergies, medications and reason for visit.
• Phlebotomy and injections may be required.
• Travel to other sites based upon department need.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

CPR certification through the American Heart Association

Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA) preferred

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant

Position Highlights

• Position: Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant
• Location: Deerfield, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem
• Hours: Hours between Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5p with rotating Saturdays
• Required Travel: Travel to other sites based upon department need

What you will do

• Answer phones
• Schedule appointments
• Collect co-payments
• Complete patient registrationProvide 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

What you will need

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required. Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, but not required.
• Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; Medical Assistant Certification (AMT or AAMA) is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: One year of work experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred. On the job training is provided for those who do not have previous medical assistant training or experience.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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