Medical Assistant
Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, Tinley Park, IL, United States
Description
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 position is based in our Tinley Park & Lemont offices as the Medical Assistant travels daily to the office where the physician sees patients; local travel may be required to other locations within your assigned geographic region.
Reports To
Practice Operations Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the physician to provide high‑quality patient care and support daily clinical operations.
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 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
Support the physician and team with patient‑care activities
Qualifications / Education / Critical Skills
2 years in a healthcare position desired
Experience using electronic health records
High school diploma or GED required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Committed to continuous performance improvement
Patient‑focused with the ability to work independently
Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
HSA with Employer Contribution
FSA
Generous PTO Program
401k with a 3% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
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
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are 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.
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.
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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 position is based in our Tinley Park & Lemont offices as the Medical Assistant travels daily to the office where the physician sees patients; local travel may be required to other locations within your assigned geographic region.
Reports To
Practice Operations Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the physician to provide high‑quality patient care and support daily clinical operations.
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 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
Support the physician and team with patient‑care activities
Qualifications / Education / Critical Skills
2 years in a healthcare position desired
Experience using electronic health records
High school diploma or GED required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Committed to continuous performance improvement
Patient‑focused with the ability to work independently
Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
HSA with Employer Contribution
FSA
Generous PTO Program
401k with a 3% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
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
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are 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.
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.
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