Part-time Medical Assistant
For over 55 years, we have 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 four 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 Part-time Medical Assistant position is based in our Kenosha office. The role requires daily travel to either our Libertyville or Bannockburn office, where the physician sees patients. Additionally, occasional local travel to other locations within your assigned geographic region may be necessary."
REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside the physician and assist with patient care. This includes taking basic vital signs, preparing the room, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment. The Medical Assistant will also help manage the patient's schedule and assist with office duties.
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.
- Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities