Ortho Medical Assistant — Patient-First, Fast-Paced Clinic

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Lifetime Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide outstanding support to physicians and care teams in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic in Illinois. You will welcome patients warmly and help ensure their needs are met while maintaining smooth clinical operations.

The role includes administrative and clinical duties, from triage and vitals to preparing rooms and assisting with examinations. Travel between Oak Lawn and Orland Park may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Orthopedics/urgent care experience a plus.
• Experience with EMR systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative office procedures; coordinate appointments and procedures for patients, gathering and managing necessary documents (i.e. medical records, test results).
• Triage patients and respond to phone calls and messages.
• Perform clinical activities including obtaining patient history and vital signs, triaging patients on arrival.
• Prepare and maintain examination and procedure rooms.
• Assist with examinations, procedures and treatments (casts, DME, sutures).
• Prepare injectable medications.
• Perform pre-authorizations for surgeries and referrals for Advocate HMO when needed.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate patient care information in patient records.
• Maintain supplies and ensure proper operation of equipment in exam rooms.
• Ensure OSHA and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Complete other duties as directed by clinicians and operations manager.

Skills

Administrative support

Triage patients

Clinical assistance

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program (preferred)

CPR certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide outstanding support to physicians and care teams in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic in Illinois. You will welcome patients warmly and help ensure their needs are met while maintaining smooth clinical operations.

The role includes administrative and clinical duties, from triage and vitals to preparing rooms and assisting with examinations. Travel between Oak Lawn and Orland Park may be required.