Medical Assistant at WEIL FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical History Gathering, Vital Signs Measurement, Patient Preparation, Instrument Sterilization, Supply Management, X-ray Taking, Administrative Tasks, Patient Care Support, Communication Skills, Independent Work, Adaptability, Performance Improvement

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description For over 55 years, we 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 Beverly & Chicago Ridge offices as the Medical Assistant travels daily to the office where the physician sees patients; local travel may be required to other locations within your assigned geographic region. REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Temporary Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the physician to provide high-quality patient care and support daily clinical operations. 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. Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant 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 SCHEDULING Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is proud to be an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and, depth perception Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONS: Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision about the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will work closely with the physician to provide high-quality patient care and support daily clinical operations. Duties include interviewing patients, gathering medical history, preparing treatment rooms, and managing medical supplies.