Patient Support Assistant- Skokie, IL - Part-Time

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Patient Support Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and verifying insurance. With a strong focus on professional growth, you'll benefit from a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Be part of an organization dedicated to delivering quality, community-connected care, and help make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assisting program preferred.
• One year of experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments for patients.
• Collect co-payments and complete patient registration.
• Provide administrative support to the physician practice.

Skills

Patient Registration

Scheduling Appointments

Insurance Verification

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Job description

• Sign on bonus: N/A
• Position: Patient Support Assistant
• Hourly Pay Range: $17.30 - $26.65. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $18.38 base pay hourly rate beginning with May 2025 paychecks.
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday: Between 9:00 am- 5:30 pm
• Travel: No

• 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 patient
• Verify insurances

• What you will need:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required. Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, but not required
• Certification: N/A
• Experience: One year of work experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred. On the job training is provided for those who do not have previous medical assistant training or experience

• Benefits: (For full time or part time positions)

• 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.