Medical Assistant & Patient Support Specialist

1301 Swedish Covenant Management Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,139,000 - 84,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth programs

Medical, dental, 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

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago’s Lakeview clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant to join our busy physician practice. The role features full-time hours and a rotating schedule with potential evening shifts in 2027.

You will answer phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays, register patients, verify insurance, take vitals, and provide front-office support. Phlebotomy/injections may be required, with CPR certification mandated.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assisting program preferred but not required.
• CPR certification through American Heart Association required; MA certification preferred but not required.
• One year of work experience in a medical office or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Collect co-payments and register patients.
• Verify insurances and greet patients.
• Provide front office support and basic vitals (BP, height, weight).
• Assist physician with administrative tasks and patient flow.
• Phlebotomy and injections may be required.

Skills

Answer phones

Scheduling

Billing

Patient check-in/out

Basic vitals

Phlebotomy/injections may be required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of medical assisting program (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Endeavor Health in Chicago’s Lakeview clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant to join our busy physician practice. The role features full-time hours and a rotating schedule with potential evening shifts in 2027.

You will answer phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays, register patients, verify insurance, take vitals, and provide front-office support. Phlebotomy/injections may be required, with CPR certification mandated.