Patient Support Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Endeavor-Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Evanston is seeking a Patient Support Assistant to handle front-desk tasks and patient intake. The role involves greeting patients, scheduling, collecting co-pays, and maintaining smooth clinic operations across a fast-paced medical office.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and can type 20 wpm. Local candidates with strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience required; medical office admin experience preferred; insurance knowledge preferred.
• Typing speed minimum 20 wpm required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones.
• Schedule appointments.
• Collect co-payments.
• Complete patient registration.
• Provide other administrative support to the physician practice.
• Check in and check out patients.
• Verify insurances.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:$18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:Position: Patient Support AssistantLocation: Evanston HospitalFull Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week)Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PMWhat you will need:Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.Certification: N/AExperience: One year of related experience is required; previous administrative experience working in a medical office is preferred; Insurance knowledge preferredSkills: Minimum typing speed of 20 words per minute requiredWhat you will do:Answer phonesSchedule appointmentsCollect co-paymentsComplete patient registrationProvide other administrative support to the physician practiceCheck in and check out patientsVerify insurancesBenefits offered by Endeavor Health include:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.