Medical Assistant

Balance Health • Chicago, IL

5d • 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 in our Avalon Park, Beverly, and Chicago Ridge offices. The Medical Assistant will travel daily to the office location where the physician is seeing patients. Occasional local travel to other offices within the assigned geographic region may also be required.

REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Full-time, Medical Assistant to work alongside the physician and assist with patient care. This includes taking basic vital signs, preparing the room, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment. The Medical Assistant will also help manage the patient's schedule and assist with office duties.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 3% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED