Medical Assistant (Orthopedic Spine)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush•Chicago, IL

9h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopedics at Rush is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support a busy orthopedic spine team at its outpatient clinic in Chicago near the Illinois Medical District. The role provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and physician assistants to help ensure exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate has strong customer service and communication skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certification, such as CMA, RMA, or CCMA.
Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous orthopedic experience is a plus.
Experience with workers’ compensation and independent medical examinations (IMEs) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct patient flow into exam rooms during clinic days.
Take patient histories, measure vital signs including weight, height, and blood pressure, and document information in patient charts.
Enter data into computer systems to maintain office and patient records.
Support physicians during orthopedic procedures, including setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, and managing supplies when applicable.
Provide instructions to patients as directed by a physician or physician assistant.
Prepare charts for upcoming clinics and ensure related reports are available in patients’ medical records before appointments.
Complete patient record reviews.
Triage patient calls; schedule or cancel appointments and schedule surgeries as directed by the physician.
Clean exam rooms between patients and clean and stock rooms 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.
401(k) employer contribution.
Pet insurance.
Commuter benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tax-advantaged accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
HSA employer contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunity to develop a career with an industry leader and work with a prestigious orthopedic physician group.