Medical Assistant

WEIL FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE•Naperville, IL

12d•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 Naperville and Oakbrook 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 role includes gathering patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients and treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, setting up procedure trays, managing supplies, taking x-rays, and supporting administrative and front-desk tasks. The employee may also perform other patient-care activities in support of the physician and team.

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 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 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 become cross-trained on front-desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
Support the physician and team with other patient-care activities.