Patient Support Assistant - Medical Group Otolaryngology

Edward Elmhurst Health; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Patient Support Assistant for the Medical Group Otolaryngology. This full-time role (40 hours/week) requires phone answering, scheduling, collecting co-pays, patient registration, and basic administrative support for the physician practice.

Ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience (medical office preferred), and a typing speed of 20 wpm; insurance knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a medical office.
• Typing speed of 20 words per minute minimum.
• Insurance knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Phone etiquette

Patient-focused communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Patient Support Assistant - Medical Group OtolaryngologyApply: NSO 501 Skokie Blvd Northbrook: SKH Skokie Medical Office Building: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R36960**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 Assistant* **Location**: Northbrook, IL* **Full Time/Part Time**: Full Time (40 hours per week)* **Hours**: M-F 6:45am-5:00pm (working 8 hr. shift)* **Required Travel**: will need to travel to Skokie office as needed**What you will need:*** **Education**: High school diploma or equivalent required.* **Certification:** N/A* **Experience**: One year of related experience is required; previous administrative experience working in a medical office is preferred; Insurance knowledge preferred* **Skills:** Minimum typing speed of 20 words per minute required**What you will do:*** 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**Benefits offered by Endeavor Health include:*** **Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development*** **Various Medical, Dental, Pet and 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**Endeavor 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.Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.