Medical Assistant
Weil Foot & Ankle Institute · Libertyville, IL · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
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.
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
- Verify patient information
- Assist with in-office procedures
- Schedule the patient’s next appointment
- Manage medical supplies and materials
- Work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory
- Take x-rays
- Perform administrative tasks
- Become cross-trained on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- 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