Medical Assistant

About the role

For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle 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.

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
• Support the physician and team with patient care activities

Requirements

• 2 years in a healthcare position desired
• Experience using electronic health records
• 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

Qualifications

• Scheduling
• Monday: Illinois Masonic | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: Oak Brook | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: Off (or scheduled as needed)
• Thursday: Illinois Masonic | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: Oak Brook | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

• Regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel
• Use hands
• Talk or hear
• Close vision, distance vision, and depth perception required
• Able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.