Medical Assistant-Scheduling Assistant - Endeavor Health - Evanston - Skills for Chicago : Job Details

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NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health 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. With more than 25,000 team members, they 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. 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.

• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide general front office support
• Check patients in and out, complete registration, and collect co-payments
• Verify insurance information and assist with other administrative tasks as needed
• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs, medications, allergies, and reason for visit
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vitals, administering injections, and phlebotomy when required

• Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required
• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accrediting body preferred but not required
• 1+ year of relevant experience required, previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred
• Relevant soft skills include communication and collaboration

• On the job training is provided for those who do not have previous medical assistant training or experience

Evanston

Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Rx/Pharmacy Benefits;Short Term Disability;Sick;Transportation Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision

Pay Details: $19.89 - $28.84 per hour