Orthopedic Medical Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Orthopedic Medical Assistant to join our team of healthcare professionals at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. You will provide support to our physicians and help ensure efficient operation of our orthopedic clinic by assisting with clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment. Your role contributes to making each patient visit a pleasant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider)
• Assist with treatments ordered by provider
• Perform select clinical duties
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment
• Document the provider's encounter with patients, including proper diagnoses and symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as indicated by the provider
• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications

About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

At Genesis, our goal is simple: free our patients to be more active, more athletic, and to move freely in their bodies – accessible to everyone, not just the select few with the right commercial insurance. We've reinvented the care delivery model to combine deep clinical expertise with administrative innovation, making high-quality care more ethical and affordable. Today, 75% of our patient base is Medicaid-eligible, and we were recently named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. We offer autonomy, a strong mission-driven culture, and the opportunity to serve the underserved.

Requirements

• Graduated and received certification from an accredited medical assistant program OR eligibility to obtain certification
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
• Prior experience in orthopedics or a related field
• Willing to travel within the Chicago land area to outside clinics
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR (Epic)
• Spanish fluency a plus

Schedule

Approximately Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. We are hiring for several locations and can accommodate full-time or part-time hours with preferences for the following locations (in combination): Oak Brook, Oak Park, Little Village, and Austin (Chicago), IL.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare Plan
• 401K