Parkview Orthopaedic Group is a multi-specialty orthopaedic practice located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We are currently seeking an Orthopaedic Medical Technician. Your role as a medical technician is to support practitioners and other members of our health care team by gathering patients’ medical histories, taking and recording vital sign information, entering a patient’s medical information into the EHR, and more. Medical assistants are essential to delivering high-quality patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain a thorough and complete medical history and enter information into the EHR
- Prepare patient for examination by recording vitals and updating the patient’s chart
- Enter physician orders into the EHR and provide orders to patients
- Assist with casting/splinting, cast removal, orthotic casting, applying and removing dressings, etc., and educate patients on cast care
- Properly sanitize exam rooms between patients and stock and clean rooms at the end of the day
- Many other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience as a Medical Technician, Orthopaedic Technician, or Medical Assistant, with knowledge of health history-taking, cast/splint application, and DME application
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (you will be working alongside our physicians, and have consistent interaction with patients)
- Exceptional organizational skills (clinics are fast-paced and medical technicians must be able to multitask)
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred
HOURS:
Shift times will vary as they revolve around the physicians’ clinics, but all are based on a Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm business day. Hours may be earlier or later, depending on the day.
LOCATION:
We are looking for Medical Technicians to provide coverage in several of our office locations. (Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, Mokena, Joliet, New Lenox). Please let us know your preferred location(s).
SALARY:
Staring at $16.50 per hour, dependent upon experience
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person