Part-time Medical Assistant

For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle (WFA) has been considered one of the innovative world leaders in enhancing and improving care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient-focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFA has experienced phenomenal growth, with expansion into several states and a future dedicated to continued growth. As our family expands, we live and work by our core values: integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition, and innovation.

LOCATION: This position is based in our Illinois Masonic office, but local travel may be required to locations within your assigned geographic region.

REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our clinical team and work closely with the physician to support patient care and daily clinical operations.

This is currently a part-time position, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role in the near future based on business needs and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will have prior Medical Assistant experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused clinical environment. Key responsibilities include obtaining patient vital signs, preparing examination rooms, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and coordinating follow-up appointments. This role will also provide administrative support, assist with patient scheduling, and help ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

DUTIES AND 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

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS:

- Prior Medical Assistant experience is required.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare field preferred.

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.

- Strong communication and customer service skills.

- Self-directed with the ability to take initiative.

- Patient-focused with a commitment to providing quality care.

- Proven ability to prioritize and stay organized.

- Committed to continuous performance improvement.

- Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
SCHEDULE:

- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
additional hours maybe available, the position would be up to 30 hours per week.

TRAVEL:  Local travel may be required to locations within your assigned geographic region. This role will be assigned to cover a geographic area; however, you may be required to occasionally travel outside of your assigned regional area to support the other regional coverage needs of the organization. The role must have reliable transportation and be able to travel from site to site, as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is proud to be an affirmative action employer and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

- Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONS:
Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision about the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.