Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Job Summary:
The Medical Office Assistant will be responsible for providing surgical, clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the surgical clinic. They support physicians and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

This is a full time position that requires flexibility to work a varied work schedule Monday through Friday, generally 9 AM to 5 PM , 34-40 hours per week.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven working experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA
• Strong Administrative skillset
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to exercise sound clinical judgement while working independently.
• Must be task oriented and able to pivot as changing priorities demand.
• Friendly, polite, and professional
• Proficient with an EMR system (Electronic Medical Records)- Nextech preferred
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong clinical skills to assist with surgical procedures
• Sterilization
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software (Nextech preferred)
• Stable work history

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Medical Office Assistant will act as both an administrator and healthcare professional, performing clinical duties and managing administrative tasks in medical office, procedure rooms, and surgery facility
• Clinical duties will include but are not limited to patient intake, triaging patients, EMR chart documentation, medication knowledge
• Cleaning Surgical suite between cases
• Sterilize equipment, packing equipment, decontamination, case / cart preparation, opening sterile supplies
• Providing support to surgical team before, during, and after surgery- surgical retraction of tissue under direction of the surgeon.
• Maintain department logs
• Administrative tasks may include: greeting patients and answering telephones, receiving and faxing orders, scanning, email communication, and vendor knowledge
• Apply the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide comprehensive treatment in plastic, reconstructive, cosmetics and hand surgery patients
• Work closely with the physician, patient care coordinators, and surgical team to ensure delivery of services and quality patient care
• The Medical Assistant adheres to the organization’s relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards
• Train new employees as needed
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Plastic Surgery or Dermatology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assisting or CNA: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant or CNA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person