As a Medical Assistant, you would balance the needs of patients and maintain efficient work-flow of the office as well as provide support to the physician in all facets of medical procedures – before during and after. In addition, you would ensure that the patient has an excellent service experience.

This position works part-time Tuesday and Thursday in Gurnee and Friday in our Northbrook clinic locations. Additional full-time hours are available in our Skokie and Elmwood Park clinics.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to the examination rooms; assist patients with the completion of forms as necessary.
• Become familiar with clinic computer hardware and software and use according to company policies.
• Answer multiple line and multiple language telephone lines.
• Schedule appointments and accommodate patient appointment needs, such as ordering transportation, rescheduling, etc.
• Contact insurance companies to verify eligibility.
• Perform clerical work as needed, i.e., copying, filing, faxing, etc.
• Maintain procedure rooms by ensuring that they are neat and ready for use at all times.
• Assist doctors during Endovenous Laser Therapy procedures in accordance with instructions and individual doctor preferences.
• Prepare patients before procedures and clean up after.
• Ensure patient receipt of post-procedure instructions and how to obtain medication if needed.
• Prepares IV solution.
• Apply knowledge of sterile techniques and OSHA regulations.
• Train new staff and assist ultrasound staff as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED, Required
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, Required
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification, Preferred
• Fluent in Spanish Preferred

This position works part-time Tuesday and Thursday in Gurnee and Friday in our Northbrook clinic locations. Additional full-time hours are available in our Skokie and Elmwood Park clinics.