Patient Care & Front Desk Specialist

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 2,741,000 - 3,973,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Health Savings Account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Assistant / Patient Support Assistant to support physician practices at multiple locations. The role involves front desk duties, patient check-in/out, medical record documentation, and basic clinical tasks with occasional injections.

A high school diploma is required, with preference for graduates of medical assisting programs. The position requires CPR certification and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• One year of work experience in a medical office or related field; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 full vital signs
• Injections may be required

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting program preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

EMR familiarity

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Assistant / Patient Support Assistant to support physician practices at multiple locations. The role involves front desk duties, patient check-in/out, medical record documentation, and basic clinical tasks with occasional injections.

A high school diploma is required, with preference for graduates of medical assisting programs. The position requires CPR certification and relevant experience.