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WEIL FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE
Medical Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,271 / year median in Illinois
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Apply Job Type Part-time Description For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle (WFA) has 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 several 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 Mount Prospect & Oak Brook locations, but local travel may be required to locations within your assigned geographic region.REPORTS TO
Practice Operations ManagerPOSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a 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 schedule and assist with office duties.DUTIES AND 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 RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS
2 years in a healthcare field preferred. High school diploma or GED required Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment Possess 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 Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environmentSCHEDULE
Monday (MP) 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm Tuesday (MP) 8:00 am-5:00pm Wednesday (OB) 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm Thursday Off Friday (OB) 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm