Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant- Skokie, IL

MedStar Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant for a full-time position in Skokie, IL. The role includes patient interaction, scheduling, administrative duties, and assisting in clinical tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of experience. The organization values career growth and offers various benefits including tuition reimbursement and health savings options.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Retirement Options with Company Match

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a medical office preferred.
• CPR certification required, Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and answer phones.
• Document vital signs and patient information.
• Provide administrative support and greet patients.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Administrative Support

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Sign on bonus: N/A
• Position: Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA)
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Required Travel: Skokie, IL and Evanston , IL

• What you will do:

• 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

• 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):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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.

  Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

  Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

  Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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