Medical Assistant, Certified (Floater)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Westchester, IL

2d • $22 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive orthopedic services, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to travel across its suburban locations (Naperville, Joliet, Oak Brook, and Westchester) as needed for coverage. This role is crucial for supporting clinic-based orthopedic providers with casting, splinting, patient flow, and procedural assistance in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One or more years of orthopedic experience/healthcare experience required.
• Experience in phlebotomy required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying cast and splints is a plus or willing to learn.
• Experience with wound care, including suture, stitch, and staple removal is a plus or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove and/or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
• As directed by physician, removes staples, sutures and external fixation devices, as well as collects or assists with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture and C&S, and preparing specimens for processing.
• Prepare and fit all types of orthopedic bracing devices and dme.
• Instruct patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, dme etc.
• Wound care as directed by physician.
• Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient.
• Assist front desk with rooming patients in the event it is a slow cast room day.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
• Ordering supplies and maintaining supply inventory.
• Creating PO for purchasing.
• Ensure rooms are cleaned between patients, as well as cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED