Medical Assistant

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute · New Lenox, IL · 3 wk ago

Healthcare$18–$25/hrFull-time

About the role

This position is responsible for performing daily administrative and clinical duties to facilitate efficient operations in an outpatient clinic setting. This position provides support in providing safe, quality care and customer service to patients, physicians/providers and other members in the clinical care teams.

Responsibilities

Patient Examination/Treatment
- Escorts patients to exam rooms on a timely basis.
  - Keeps team members informed regarding delays.
- Triage patients for radiologic studies, cast removal etc.
Aids physicians during the patient examination process.

Evaluates need for wound care, if any, and ensures adequate provision of care and patient education.

Processes prescriptions per physician order.

Instructs/educates patients regarding medication side effects.

Prepares injectable medications and equipment needed.

Captures referrals for ongoing services/needs (e.g., therapy services, home health, surgical procedures, DME, etc.).

Acts as a patient intermediary/liaison for resolution of patient problems.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program is a plus.
- Maintains CPR certification.
Experience in an orthopedic healthcare setting is preferred.
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Good verbal and written communication and writing skills.
- Possess good working knowledge of practice management and EHR software, Google products, Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization.
- Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Involves standing and walking.
  - Requires occasional lifting associated with patient transfers (i.e., up to 35 lbs.).

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
- Long and short term disability.
  - 401k program with company match and profit sharing.
    - Wellness program.
      - Health savings accounts.
        
        Flexible savings accounts.
        
        ID protection plan.
        
        Accident, critical illness and hospital benefits.

Pay

$18-$25/hour based on education & experience.