Medical Assistant OR Athletic Trainer

Fox Valley Orthopedic; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS is hiring Medical Assistant, CMA, or Athletic Trainer positions across Elgin, Geneva, and Yorkville, IL. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, variable shifts including evenings and Saturdays, with travel between sites.

Pay ranges: MA from $18.00/hour; CMA from $20.00/hour; ATC from $25.00/hour, depending on experience. Must pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant medical assistant work experience.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and the ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Preferred: CPR/AED Certification and CMA/ATC certifications.
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history.
• Prepare patient for examination by taking vital signs and recording measurements.
• Ensure accurate documentation of information.
• Prepare equipment and educational materials for treatment.
• Provide patient care including wound care, injections, braces fitting and post-op procedures.
• Communicate with patients and families about processes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Maintain supplies in examination rooms.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Attend departmental meetings as required; scribe for providers.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years MA experience

CPR/AED Certification preferred

CMA certification preferred

ATC certification preferred

ABR-OE program

RMA certification

Spanish Speaking

Job description

FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS Where Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized Care Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

Position Summary

A Medical Assistant (MA) Or Athletic Trainer (ATC) works collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical teams focusing on providing safe and effective care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Locations: Elgin, Geneva, and Yorkville, Illinois (must be willing to travel to multiple site locations)

Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) - Days/Hours: Varying days/hours, may include evenings and a rotating Saturdays

Pay Range (depending on experience): MA from $18.00/hour; CMA from $20.00/hour; ATC from $25.00/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history.
• Prepare patient for examination by performing preliminary physical tests including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
• Responsible to ensure information is accurately documented.
• Prepare equipment, injections, educational materials, etc. during treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform patient care including cast application/removal, splinting, post-op wound care, injections, fitting patients for braces and suture and staple removal.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding processes and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Maintain adequate supplies in examination rooms.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Scribe for providers.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) plus years of relevant medical assistant work experience.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and the ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.

Preferred: CPR/AED Certification. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC). Completed Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) program. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists. Spanish Speaking.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Fox Valley Orthopedics has been providing exceptional orthopedic care for over 50 years. Since its founding, the strength of Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) is its staff and commitment to patient care and service. Built upon a team of accomplished physicians who are leaders in their field, FVO specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of orthopedic conditions, including orthopedic surgery and a variety of specialties. Our staff is committed to providing a superior, comprehensive approach to patient care.