Practice Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Practice Assistant jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in medical and legal office settings across Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria. Large health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Rush University Medical Center are among the most consistent Illinois employers, alongside established law firms and multi-specialty clinics. The most sought-after specialties include clinical documentation, patient intake coordination, and legal practice support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles44
Top employerDuly Health and Care
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring28
Work type70% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology
Hospital Sisters Health System
O'Fallon, Illinois
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
NRP Certification

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Assistant Practice Manager
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Assistant Practice Manager
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Anna, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$50k - $70k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Healthcare Private Practice Administrative Assistant-Client Experience Personnel (Mental Health)
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Healthcare Private Practice Administrative Assistant-Client Experience Personnel (Mental Health)
Growth & Guidance Counseling,LLC
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$20 - $21/hr
Remote (US)
Managed care

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Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice
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Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice
Duly Health and Care
Tinley Park, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$21.43 - $24.57/hr
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Front Office Assistant Family Practice
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Front Office Assistant Family Practice
OSF HealthCare
Loves Park, Illinois
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$17.66 - $19.63/hr
On-Site
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
10,000+

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Practice Assistant Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

DeKalb
2 jobs
Mokena
2 jobs
Oak Lawn
2 jobs
Naperville
2 jobs
Libertyville
2 jobs
Downers Grove
2 jobs
Anna
1 job
Elgin
1 job

Practice Assistant Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Duly Health and Care7 open roles
OSF HealthCare5 open roles
UChicago Medicine4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in practice assistant jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois licensure or certification recognized by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in health administration, business, or a related field
  • Proficiency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Minimum one to two years of administrative or clinical support experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient and provider interaction
  • Familiarity with medical billing, coding, or legal documentation processes

Practice Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a practice assistant in Illinois?

Most practice assistant roles in Illinois require at minimum a high school diploma, though an associate degree in medical assisting or healthcare administration gives candidates a strong edge. Clinical practice assistants may need certification through a nationally recognized body, which Illinois employers broadly accept. The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation oversees related allied health credentials. Many candidates also complete coursework in medical terminology, billing, and health records before applying.

Which companies hire practice assistants in Illinois?

Illinois practice assistant roles are posted by Duly Health and Care, OSF HealthCare, and UChicago Medicine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of hospital networks, specialty clinics, and law firms makes it one of the more active states for this role throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most practice assistant jobs?

Chicago, DeKalb, and Mokena have the most practice assistant openings in Illinois right now. Chicago dominates because of its size and its deep concentration of academic medical centers, large law firms, and corporate headquarters, while Springfield draws demand from state government health agencies and regional hospital systems, and Peoria anchors a strong cluster of multi-specialty medical practices in central Illinois.

Are there remote practice assistant jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Practice assistant work is largely on-site because it involves direct patient interaction, physical records management, and hands-on clinical or office support. About 30% of practice assistant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve administrative coordination, scheduling, or documentation review rather than direct patient-facing duties.

How can I get hired as a practice assistant in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to patient service representative or medical receptionist roles at large Illinois health systems like Northwestern Medicine or Advocate Health Care, which regularly hire candidates without prior clinical experience and provide on-the-job training. Completing a medical assisting certificate program at a community college like Oakton College or Triton College also positions candidates well. Lateral moves from administrative assistant or customer service roles are common, and obtaining a basic medical terminology certificate gives entry-level applicants a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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