URGENTLY HIRING – Full-Time Medical Assistant
About The Position
Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a dependable, patient-focused, full-time Medical Assistant to work alongside a physician and support daily clinical operations. The role contributes to quality patient care, assists with in-office procedures, maintains accurate medical records, and helps ensure a positive patient experience. The position is based in the Oak Park and Rush Downtown offices. The Medical Assistant travels daily to the office where the physician sees patients, and local travel to other locations within the assigned geographic region may be required. The position reports to the Practice Operations Manager. The organization describes itself as an innovative provider of foot and ankle care, sports medicine, and clinical programs. Its stated mission is to improve quality of life in a patient-focused environment by providing advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care, guided by values of integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition, and innovation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
- Good communication and strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Patient-focused approach.
- Ability to prioritize and organize.
- Commitment to continuous performance improvement.
- Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a healthcare field preferred.
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 examinations.
- Sterilize instruments and set up trays for in-office procedures.
- Manage medical supplies and materials and work with the operational leader to order necessary inventory.
- Take x-rays.
- Perform administrative tasks and cross-train on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
- Support the physician and team with other patient care activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- HSA with employer contribution.
- FSA.
- Generous PTO program.
- 401(k) with a 3% match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
