URGENTLY HIRING – Full-Time Medical Assistant

WEIL FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

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 at the Rush Downtown office, where the employee travels daily to the office where the physician sees patients; local travel to other locations within the assigned geographic region may also be required. The position reports to the Practice Operations Manager. The institute describes its mission as improving quality of life in a patient-focused environment through advanced foot and ankle care, and identifies integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition, and innovation as its core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Good communication and strong customer service skills.
Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
Patient-focused.
Proven ability to prioritize and organize.
Committed 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 is 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 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.