Medical Assistant

Foot And Ankle Specialists Of Illinois; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Foot And Ankle Specialists Of Illinois in Algonquin seeks an experienced Medical Assistant for its busy, patient-focused podiatry practice. This role involves hands-on support for physicians and maintaining efficient patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, with skills in clinical documentation and assisting providers during in-office treatments. Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a fast-paced medical office.
• Prior clinical or private practice experience preferred.
• Experience with podiatry or orthopedic settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, prepare charts, and help maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Document patient information accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tech Savvy

Ownership Mentality

Education

CCMA certification or equivalent preferred

Tools

ModMed EMR

EMRs like eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Epic, Athena

Job description

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois (FASI) is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant for our busy, patient-focused medical and surgical podiatry practice.

This is a hands‑on clinical role supporting physicians, helping maintain efficient patient flow, and delivering excellent patient care in a fast‑paced outpatient setting. The right candidate will be organized, dependable, clinically confident, and comfortable working side by side with physicians, medical assistants, front desk, billing, and management.

What You’ll Do

Own the Clinical Flow: Room patients, prepare charts, update histories, document visit information, and help keep the clinic moving efficiently throughout the day.

Support Providers Directly: Assist physicians during exams, procedures, wound care, injections, casting, splinting, DME dispensing, and other in‑office treatments.

Take Accurate Clinical Information: Take vitals, review medications, obtain medical histories, confirm the reason for visit, and document accurately in the EMR.

Command the EMR: Use ModMed EMR and other technology platforms to document visits, input clinical data, prepare orders, upload forms, and support follow‑up tasks.

Prepare and Maintain Exam Rooms: Clean, stock, and prepare rooms between patients while keeping supplies, instruments, and equipment organized.

Educate Patients with Clarity: Reinforce provider instructions, explain treatment plans, review next steps, and help patients feel informed and comfortable.

Maintain HIPAA‑Compliant Documentation: Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, timely, organized, and compliant with privacy requirements.

Coordinate with the Team: Work closely with physicians, front desk, billing, and management to support patient flow, scheduling, DME, procedures, and follow‑up care.

Elevate the Patient Experience: Communicate clearly, anticipate patient needs, and help create a calm, professional, and caring environment from start to finish.

Improve the Process: Spot inefficiencies, communicate issues early, and help improve clinical workflows as the practice grows.

What You Bring

3+ Years of Medical Assistant Experience: Prior experience in a fast‑paced medical office, outpatient clinic, or procedural practice is strongly preferred.

Clinical or Private Practice Experience: Experience in a clinical outpatient setting is required; private practice experience is preferred.

Procedural Comfort: Comfortable rooming patients, assisting providers, documenting visits, preparing exam rooms, and supporting in‑office procedures.

Podiatry or Orthopedic Experience Preferred: Prior podiatry, orthopedic, dermatology, wound care, urgent care, chiropractic, PT, or other procedural specialty experience is a plus.

EMR/EHR Experience: Experience with EMRs such as ModMed, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Epic, Athena, or similar systems preferred.

Tech Savvy: Ability to learn ModMed EMR and our other technology platforms within 30 days of hire.

Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate professionally with patients, physicians, clinical staff, front desk, billing, and management.

Highly Organized: Able to manage multiple priorities, stay on task, follow through, and maintain accuracy during busy clinic days.

Attention to Detail: Accurate with documentation, patient instructions, orders, supplies, and clinical follow‑through.

Composure Under Pressure: Calm, professional, and patient‑focused even during high‑volume clinic flow.

Service‑First Attitude: You anticipate needs, think ahead, and prioritize both patient care and provider support.

Ownership Mentality: You do not just complete tasks — you look for ways to improve the workflow, support the team, and make the day run better.

Preferred Qualifications

CCMA certification or equivalent medical assistant certification preferred.

CPR certification preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care, or procedural clinic experience is a strong plus.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation ranges from $21 to $26/hour, commensurate with experience, skills, reliability, and long‑term contribution.

Health and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k)

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Supportive, team‑oriented practice culture

Hands‑on specialty training in podiatry, wound care, DME, and surgical care coordination

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 8:45 am – 5:30 pm, depending on the last patient of the day.

Occasional half‑day Saturday coverage may be required.

About FASI

Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois is an established podiatry practice serving the community for more than 10 years. We provide medical and surgical foot and ankle care in a busy outpatient setting and value professionalism, teamwork, strong communication, and excellent patient care.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced, dependable, hands‑on Medical Assistant who enjoys direct patient care, supporting physicians, and working in a collaborative specialty practice, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a short note explaining why this role feels like the right fit for you.