Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Overview

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants is ready to hire a full-time Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in providing the best orthopedic care possible at our clinics in Orland Park, IL and Oak Lawn, IL
. The typical schedule for this position is 8am to 5pm but varies based on the day. Our Medical Assistants earn a competitive wage and can depend on our generous benefits.

If you would like to join our amazing orthopedic team, apply today!

Orland Park, IL and Oak Lawn, IL

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, additional life for group discount rate, short-term disability, long-term disability, company-paid employee assistance program, fraud protection, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, lifetime fitness health club subsidy, a 401(k) with 3% safe harbor contribution, and profit-sharing
.

• As a Medical Assistant, you are directly involved in ensuring that we deliver patient-focused orthopedic care. You greet patients and triage them upon arrival.
• You prepare patients to see the physician by obtaining histories, vital signs, and weight/height measurements.
• You assist clinicians with examinations, procedures, and treatments and are a calming presence for patients.
• When patients are finished, you review the care plan with them to ensure they understand before leaving the clinic.
• You maintain examination and procedure rooms, ensuring they are orderly, set up, and ready for each new patient.
• You are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• You can handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and procedures, managing documents such as pre-authorizations, medical records, and test results, and responding to patient phone messages in a timely manner.
• Your attention to detail ensures everything is properly documented in our computer system.
• This is a fast-paced environment that benefits from a positive attitude and adaptability.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (certification is a plus)
• CPR certification or willing to attain upon hire
• Casting a plus
• DME experience a plus
• Previous experience in an orthopedics setting is preferred, but not required
• Experience in Electronic Medical Records system would be a plus

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to put people at ease? Are you self-motivated and able to work independently? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Are you organized? Can you remain calm under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively? Do you take direction well? If so, we want to meet you! Apply now by completing our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application
!

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