Description:
For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI) has been considered one of the innovative world leaders in the enhancement and improvement of 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. WFAI has experienced phenomenal development, with expansion into 5 states and a future dedicated to continuing with that growth strategy. As our family expands, we stand by our core values, which include integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition and innovation.
LOCATION: This position is based in our Illinois Masonic office as the Medical Assistant travels daily to the office where the physician sees patients; local travel may be required to our Lincoln Park and California locations within your assigned geographic region.
REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Part-Time 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's schedule and assist with office duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records
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Gather basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse
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Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam
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Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays
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Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory
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Take x-rays
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Perform administrative tasks and become cross-trained on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
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Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities.
Requirements:
EDUCATION:
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High school diploma or GED required, higher or continuing education a plus.
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Medical Assistant certification with 2 years in a healthcare position preferred.
SCHEDULING
Must have flexibility:
Tuesday- 12p-6:00p
Thursday- 8:00a-1:00p
Friday- 8:00a-1:00p
One Saturday a month- 8:00a-1:00p
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of 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, ender 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.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; use hands; and talk or hear
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception
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Must be able to lift/carry up to 25lbs
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONS Qualified individuals with disabilities may make a request for 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.