Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) - Medical Group Specialty Suites
About the role
Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant at the Lakeview Clinic in Chicago, IL. Full‑time position (40 hours per week) with rotating 8‑hour shifts between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. Some travel to other locations may be required, necessitating flexible hours.
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties, with more than 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians across 300+ ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals, all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
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
- 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 basic vitals like BP, height and weight
- Phlebotomy and injections may be required
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience required; graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred but not required.
- Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required; Medical Assistant Certification (AMT, AAMA, ARMA, CCMA, CMA, MAC, AMCA) preferred but not required.
- Experience: One year of work experience required; previous experience working in a medical office or related field preferred. On‑the‑job training provided for those without prior medical assistant training or experience.
Pay
Hourly pay range: $19.89 – $28.84. The exact rate is based on a candidate’s expertise, years of experience and other factors.
Schedule
Full‑time (40 hours per week). Rotating 8‑hour shifts between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. Some travel to other locations may be required, necessitating flexible hours.
Benefits
- 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