Part-time Medical Assistant

Description

ABOUT US

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 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 Mount Prospect office but will travel to our, Libertyville and Oak Brook locations; local travel may be required to locations within your assigned geographic region.

REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager

POSITION 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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS

High school diploma or GED required, higher or continuing education a plus. 

Medical Assistant certification with 2 years in a healthcare position desired.

Possess good communication and strong customer service skills 

Solid work ethic 

Self-directed and willing to take initiative 

Team-oriented and willing to roll up sleeves and pitch in with staff and doctors to solve problems 

Patient-focused 

Proven ability to prioritize and organize 

Committed to continuous performance improvement 

Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment 

SCHEDULE:

A typical schedule for this position is: The candidate must have flexibility from Monday-Friday with alternating Saturday availability if needed to match the practice.

TRAVEL: Local travel may be required to locations within your assigned geographic region. This role will be assigned to cover a geographic area; however, you may be required to occasionally travel outside of your assigned regional area to support the other regional coverage needs of the organization. The role must have reliable transportation and be able to travel from site to site, as assigned. 

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 representative