Company Description

Since its founding in 1967, OrthoIllinois has grown dynamically to become one of the leading bone and joint centers in northern Illinois. Our university-quality care delivery is founded on a one-stop, multi-specialty philosophy. We are looking for a Medical Assistant/EMT to join our growing team!

Benefits available at OrthoIllinois:

• Company sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life insurance and additional Voluntary Life available
• Company paid Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off program and holidays
• Company paid wellness program
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Discounted cell phone service and discounts with local vendors

Job Description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for a broad variety of patient care, technical and clerical related functions. Coordinates patient flow for physicians and ensures continuity of high level of patient care and efficient patient flow by ensuring the healthcare team following clinical standards of excellent care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical duties as appropriate, such as taking vital signs, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, blood pressure, point of care testing, etc.
• Assists physicians with clinical procedures, such as injections/aspirations, casting, wound management, verifying and preparing medications, and prepping the patient
• Prepares charts for upcoming clinics
• Retrieves and enters patient data for MRIs, X-Rays, EMGs, etc.
• Coordinates surgery scheduling as needed
• Receives incoming patient calls and returns patient calls in a timely manner
• Records accurate, complete, and timely documentation as needed in the patient's medical record
• Provides patient instruction related to treatment recommendations
• Assists physicians and physician assistants with ordering medications and diagnostic testing
• Scribes for physician and physician assistants
• Completes patients paperwork in a timely manner
• Anticipates and proactively plans for practitioner and patient needs
• Provides open and timely communications and information to patients, families, and practitioners
• Assists in orientation of new team members
• Stays up to date on required trainings such as OSHA, Medicare fraud/waste training, blood borne pathogens training and sexual harassment training
• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA guidelines

Organizational Culture:

All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Certified Medial Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or previous immediate care experience preferred

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.