Part-Time Rehab Tech & Front Desk Admin Specialist

Northwestern Medicine group; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist to support front desk coverage and clinical staff in the rehabilitation services department. This non-licensed staff role assists with patient care and administrative duties.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), with compensation of $17.05 to $22.17 per hour. Responsibilities include equipment handling, documentation, patient scheduling, and coordinating with therapists, under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• BLS certification with the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures consistently.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards.
• Independently maintains all equipment cleaning logs and performs monthly maintenance.
• Ensures EOC meets JCAHO standards at all times.
• Demonstrates competence in performing tasks identified as appropriate treatment for rehab services tech; assists therapist as needed.
• Communicates any observed changes in patient status to the therapist promptly.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the care plan under therapist discretion.
• Schedules, confirms, and reschedules patients for visits at Rehabilitation Services and satellite locations.
• Obtains patient consents/authorizations and manages call lists and communications.
• Collects co-pays and payments; posts payments and performs end-of-day cash closing.
• Manages faxing documents for authorization and signatures; manages clinic inventory.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification (AHA) within 90 days

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist to support front desk coverage and clinical staff in the rehabilitation services department. This non-licensed staff role assists with patient care and administrative duties.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), with compensation of $17.05 to $22.17 per hour. Responsibilities include equipment handling, documentation, patient scheduling, and coordinating with therapists, under supervision.