Medical Assistant — Patient Care in Foot & Ankle

Balance Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Balance Health in Naperville and Oak Brook is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the team and support physicians while delivering high-quality patient care and daily clinical operations.

You will interview patients, record medical histories, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, manage supplies, take X-rays, and assist with front desk duties as needed to ensure smooth patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a healthcare field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment
• Possess good communication and strong customer service skills
• Self-directed and willing to take initiative
• Patient-focused
• Proven ability to prioritize and organize
• Committed to continuous performance improvement
• Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment

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.
• Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays.
• Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory.
• Take x-rays.
• Perform administrative tasks and become cross-trained on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
• Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Patient-focused

Prioritization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Balance Health in Naperville and Oak Brook is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the team and support physicians while delivering high-quality patient care and daily clinical operations.

You will interview patients, record medical histories, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, manage supplies, take X-rays, and assist with front desk duties as needed to ensure smooth patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.