Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Dr. Garrigues)

It's the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact? Midwest Orthopedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report. Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to join a busy Sports Medicine - Shoulder practice. The position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to the Physician and PAs with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an outpatient clinical setting. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, strong communication skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The position will require travel to the following outpatient clinics outlined below. Schedule will vary per week, 1.5 days in Chicago, 1.5 days in Oak Brook, and twice a month in Naperville. On surgery days, MA will be in station in the administrative office either in Chicago or Naperville.

Chicago: 1611 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL 60612.

Oak Brook: 2011 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Naperville: 55 Shuman Blvd., Suite 700, Naperville, IL 60563

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist physician and providers with the flow of patients during clinic days.
• Triage new patients. Take health history and reason for visit, onset of issue, current pain medications.
• Reconcile medications, allergies, personal history and family history for all new patients.
• Assist physician with office procedures.
• Assist with EMR documentation of history, physical exam, assessment and plan.
• Measures vital signs before/after procedures.
• Enters orders in patients' chart for procedures/injections.
• Removes staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as directed by the physician.
• Performs routine laboratory tests, collect/assist with the collection of specimens, send collected specimens out to Quest Diagnostic Labs for processing.
• Assists with contacting patients for results or call patients to make follow up appointment.
• Assists in collecting pre-operative clearance notes, labs, and EKGs to prepare for surgery
• Assists in creating pre-surgery packets.
• Filters through Athena staff bucket regularly and distribute tasks to team.
• Communicated with patients to answer common clinical questions and coordinate with the care team.
• Enters school/work notes in patient charts.
• Completes disability, FMLA forms, and parking placards.
• Completes prior authorizations for medications.
• Communicates to administrative assistant any procedure authorizations needed.
• Documents information in patients' charts.
• Cleans exam rooms between patients, as well as clean and stock at the end of the day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in orthopedics or a related field
• Good verbal and written communication and writing skills.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be comfortable taking initiative and responsibility.
• Willing to travel as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

What's in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients' lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we're all about.