Medical Assistant
Balance Health•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant to work closely with a physician, provide high-quality patient care, and support daily clinical operations. The position is based in the Beverly office, with local travel potentially required to other locations within the assigned geographic region. The schedule is Monday through Thursday in Beverly, with PRN coverage in Chicago Ridge and Avalon Park. The position reports to the Practice Operations Manager.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using electronic health records.
Nice To Haves
- Two years in a healthcare position desired.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients to gather medical histories 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 in-office procedure trays.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
