Patient Care & Front Desk Medical Assistant

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant for the Lakeview-Chicago Clinic. This full-time role supports the physician practice with front-desk duties, scheduling, patient registration, and basic vitals, including rooming and insurance verification.

Expect rotating hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional 8:00 PM shifts in 2027. Responsibilities include answering phones, collecting co-pays, greeting patients, and providing administrative help; phlebotomy and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred but not required.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; Medical Assistant certification (AMT, AAMA, ARMA, CCMA, CMA, MAC, AMCA) preferred but not required.
• One year of work experience in a medical office or related field required; on-the-job training provided if not already trained.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Collect co-pays and verify insurances.
• Complete patient registration and front office support.
• Greet patients and escort to exam room; document vitals, allergies, medications, and reason for visit.
• Provide basic administrative support to the physician practice and check-in/check-out patients.
• Perform basic vitals (BP, height, weight); phlebotomy and injections may be required.

Education

High school diploma

Med. assisting program (preferred)

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant for the Lakeview-Chicago Clinic. This full-time role supports the physician practice with front-desk duties, scheduling, patient registration, and basic vitals, including rooming and insurance verification.

Expect rotating hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional 8:00 PM shifts in 2027. Responsibilities include answering phones, collecting co-pays, greeting patients, and providing administrative help; phlebotomy and