**Job Overview:**

We are seeking a skilled Medical Office Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support in a medical office setting, ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient care.

**Responsibilities:**

- Greet patients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner

- Schedule appointments and manage the office calendar efficiently

- Maintain patient records and ensure accurate documentation

- Verify insurance benefits

- Collect payments including co-pays, co-insurances, and deductibles

- Assist healthcare providers with various clinical tasks as needed

- Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare facilities

- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and privacy laws

**Experience:**

- Proficiency in medical terminology and knowledge of medical office procedures

- Experience with practice management software/EMR systems

- Familiarity with managed care and utilization management processes

- Strong organizational skills for record keeping

- Previous experience in a physical therapy is a plus

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, utilizing your skills to support patient care and contribute to the smooth functioning of our medical office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60657 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60657: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person