Medical Assistant

Balance Health•Chicago, IL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle have been considered one of the innovative world leaders in enhancing and improving care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine, and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient-focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFA has experienced phenomenal growth, with expansion into four states and a future dedicated to continued growth. As our family expands, we live and work by our core values: integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition, and innovation. LOCATION: This position is based out of our Illinois Masonic and Oak Brook offices. The Medical Assistant will travel daily between assigned clinic locations based on the physician's patient schedule. Additional local travel to other clinics within the assigned geographic region may be required to support business needs.

Requirements

2 years in a healthcare position desired
Experience using electronic health records
High school diploma or GED required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Committed to continuous performance improvement
Patient-focused with the ability to work independently
Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records
Gather basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse
Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam
Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays
Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory
Take x-rays
Perform administrative tasks and become cross-trained on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities.