medical assistant Orland Park, IL
Job description
Who are we looking for?
A well-known and growing Plastic Surgery Practice is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our highly specialized team. The ideal candidate is a positive, energetic, intelligent, highly dependable, well-organized clinical professional that has the ability to multi-task while learning to use new tools and procedures, ensuring excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction.
Who is right for the job?
Seeking a friendly, out-going, kind, well-organized, medical assistant for a top plastic surgery practice and med spa. Top applicants are compassionate and enjoy working as a team. Prior experience in a plastic surgery practice is required.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting doctor in exam room with all patients.
- Garment & dressing changes.
- Inventory, ordering of supplies, organizing exam rooms.
- Advise clients on skincare and aftercare.
- Take standardized before and after pictures.
- Rooming patients, answering phones, calling in medications/refills, scheduling post ops, scanning documents.
- Intake forms, entering history & physical.
- Maintaining clean and organized treatment rooms, medical instruments and/or equipment.
- Provides patients with post op instructions, teaching and education on skin care, wound care and prescription information.
- Transmits prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by the physician.
- Utilizes appropriate software to record medical records for use in treatment, patient and insurance billing.
- Assist providers during exam visits (“scribe”) including accurately documenting in the medical record, the various anatomic locations and activities as the provider is examining and treating, cosmetic procedures, minor surgical procedures, (including maintaining a sterile environment, apply/administer local anesthesia, remove sutures/staples and change bandages.
- Assists in administering dermal fillers and neurotoxins.
- Assists with lasers in cosmetic treatment.
- Works in a team environment, maintaining professional relationships with patients, providers, supervisors and administrators.
- Maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Liaison between Front Office, Surgeon and Practice Manager to facilitate smooth office flow.
Skills:
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Degree in medical assistance
- Plastic surgery experience is required
Job Type: 32-40 hours per week
Salary: Commensurate to experience and qualifications
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
- Plastic Surgery experience is required
License:
- Certified Medical Assistant
Work Locations:
- Orland Park/Oak Lawn, IL
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Office
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
