Medical Assistant (Dr. Park)
About The Position
Midwest Orthopedics at Rush is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to a busy orthopedic surgeon specializing in the back and neck, as well as Physician Assistants. The role supports the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an outpatient clinical setting. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively, and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. The position requires travel to clinic locations in Chicago, Oak Brook, Joliet, Westchester, and Munster, Indiana. The weekly schedule varies. The role includes assisting with patient flow and clinical procedures, maintaining patient records, coordinating follow-up and care-team tasks, handling preoperative preparation and forms, and maintaining clean and stocked examination rooms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in orthopedics or a related field.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort taking initiative and responsibility.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physician and providers with patient flow during clinic days.
- Triage new patients and collect their health history, reason for visit, onset of issue, and current pain medications.
- Reconcile medications, allergies, personal history, and family history for new patients.
- Assist the physician with office procedures.
- Assist with EMR documentation of patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plan.
- Measure vital signs before and after procedures.
- Enter orders for procedures and injections in patient charts.
- Remove staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as directed by the physician.
- Perform routine laboratory tests, collect or assist with specimen collection, and send specimens to Quest Diagnostic Labs for processing.
- Assist with contacting patients about results and arranging follow-up appointments.
- Collect preoperative clearance notes, labs, and EKGs to prepare for surgery.
- Assist with creating presurgery packets.
- Regularly review the Athena staff bucket and distribute tasks to the team.
- Communicate with patients to answer common clinical questions and coordinate with the care team.
- Enter school and work notes in patient charts.
- Complete disability and FMLA forms and parking placards.
- Complete prior authorizations for medications.
- Communicate procedure authorization needs to the administrative assistant.
- Document information in patient charts.
- Clean examination rooms between patients and clean and stock them at the end of the day.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 with employer contribution.
- Pet insurance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tax-advantaged accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
- Employer HSA contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunity to grow and develop a career with an industry leader.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
