Patient Support Assistant (PSA) - Family Medicine - Niles
Listed compensation
$18.38-$26.65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
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.
Patient Support Assistant – Family Medicine Position Highlights: Position: Patient Support Assistant Location: Niles, IL Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday 9am – 5:30pm Required Travel: Travel to other sites based upon department need What you will do: Answer all incoming telephone calls from patients, physicians, and other departments and handle each as appropriate in accordance with NorthShore telephone customer service standards and practice protocols including documenting in Epic telephone encounters Utilize Epic to schedule and register all new, established, and post-procedure patients in accordance with patient and physician preferences, physician availability, and practice protocols Obtain prior authorization for procedures Review provider templates Provide other administrative support under the direction of the Physicians and Practice Manager 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: 1 – 2 years in an administrative/customer service position, EPIC knowledge and experience preferred.
Enjoy working at a fast past with the capacity to multi-task, displays flexibility, and takes initiative Unique or Preferred Skills: N/A Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay for eligible employees 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.
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Key Responsibilities
The assistant will manage all incoming telephone communications from patients, physicians, and other departments, handling calls according to established standards and documenting encounters in Epic. Responsibilities also include utilizing Epic for scheduling and registering patients and obtaining necessary prior authorizations for procedures.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent work experience is mandatory, though graduation from an accredited medical assisting program is preferred. Candidates must possess 1 to 2 years of experience in an administrative or customer service role, with knowledge and experience in Epic being preferred.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Support Assistant (PSA) - Family Medicine - Niles at Nevada System of Higher Education a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
