Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Looking for a change? Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopaedic practices in the U.S. More than 100 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons treat children and adults, with expertise in every orthopaedic specialty. IBJI has more than 20 locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs. IBJI currently has a full time opening for a CMA to float between our Park Ridge and DesPlaines locations.

If you are looking to be a part of a growing, dynamic medical practice, with collaboration between physicians and staff, working in a high energy environment, then we are looking for you!

Job Duties:

• Manage clinic tasks to optimize physician efficiency including patient intake, orders, procedure prep, patient teaching and clinic flow management
• Obtaining patient history and vital signs
• Preparing and maintaining the examination and procedure rooms
• Assisting with examinations, procedures and treatments (i.e. applying casts, removing sutures)
• Work with teammates to ensure best possible patient care and experience
• Triaging and responding to patient phone calls, including pre and post operative surgical patients
• Documenting information in patient records
• Gathering and managing necessary documents (i.e. medical record, test results)
• Administering medications, as permitted by law
• Recognizing and responding to emergencies
• Coordinating patient care information with other health care providers
• Educating/instructing patients regarding their medical condition, treatments, medications and other appropriate information
• Ensuring availability of supplies and proper operation of equipment in the examination and procedure rooms
• Assisting in maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Completing other comparable duties and assignments as directed by the Physician and/or Clinical Staff Manager

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited certification program
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Able to function as a team leader
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels of the organization
• Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing information to achieve a smooth flow of tasks
• Ability to interpret and explain an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a changing scheduling environment and accommodate the needs of the practice
• Previous orthopaedic or spine experience preferred

IBJI offers a competitive compensation package including life, health, dental and disability insurance. We also offer a generous PTO package along with a 401k/profit sharing plan

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location