Medical Assistant

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants•Orland Park, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants is ready to hire a full-time Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in providing the best orthopedic care possible at our clinics in Orland Park, IL and Oak Lawn, IL . The typical schedule for this position is 8am to 5pm but varies based on the day. Our Medical Assistants earn a competitive wage and can depend on our generous benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, additional life for group discount rate, short-term disability, long-term disability, company-paid employee assistance program, fraud protection, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, lifetime fitness health club subsidy, a 401(k) with 3% safe harbor contribution, and profit-sharing . If you would like to join our amazing orthopedic team, apply today! ABOUT MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDIC CONSULTANTS For over 25 years, Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants has been concerned with improving patient care, streamlining the delivery of care, and maximizing outcomes for our patients! We specialize in nonsurgical and surgical treatments for any type of orthopedic and musculoskeletal problem or injury out of our Illinois clinics in Orland Park and Oak Lawn. Over time, we have earned a solid reputation for high-quality care. Our employees play an essential role in maintaining that reputation, and we work hard to ensure their well-being. We are proud of our friendly, supportive work environment . MEDICAL ASSISTANT As a Medical Assistant, you are directly involved in ensuring that we deliver patient-focused orthopedic care at our clinic at all times. You greet patients and triage them upon arrival. You prepare them to see the physician by obtaining their histories, vital signs, and weight/height measurements. You assist our clinicians with examinations, procedures, and treatments and are always a calming presence for our patients. When patients are finished, you review the care plan with them to ensure they understand before leaving our clinic. We have you to thank for our examination and procedure rooms always being in order, set up, and ready for each new patient. You are intent on maintaining a clean and safe environment. You can also plan on some administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and procedures for patients and managing the necessary documents such as pre-authorizations, medical records, and test results. You also respond to patient phone messages in a timely manner. Your attention to detail ensures that everything is properly documented in our computer system. This fast-paced environment will keep you on your toes, but your positive attitude will ensure your success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (certification is a plus)
CPR certification or willing to attain upon hire
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to put people at ease
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Positive, can-do attitude
Organized
Remain calm under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
Take direction well

Nice To Haves

Casting a plus
DME experience a plus
Previous experience in an orthopedics setting is preferred, but not required.
Experience in Electronic Medical Records system would be a plus!

Responsibilities

Greet patients and triage them upon arrival
Prepare them to see the physician by obtaining their histories, vital signs, and weight/height measurements
Assist our clinicians with examinations, procedures, and treatments
Review the care plan with patients
Maintain examination and procedure rooms
Schedule appointments and procedures for patients
Manage the necessary documents such as pre-authorizations, medical records, and test results
Respond to patient phone messages in a timely manner
Properly document everything in our computer system