Medical Assistant (Orthopedics & Cast Room)

It’s the people that make the difference.  Are you ready to make your impact? 

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 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 dedicated and patient focused Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic team. We are a busy outpatient medical office looking for an individual who excels in an environment where teamwork and patient care are highly valued. Responsibilities include assisting physicians and clinical staff in the full scope of orthopedics services. Duties include casting, splinting, dressing changes, wound care, and phlebotomy. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Position based out of the Chicago clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture; collect, label, and prepare specimens for processing, including cultures as directed.
• Remove sutures and staples and provide wound care and dressing changes as directed by the physician.
• Apply, remove, or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered, within demonstrated competency and practice protocols.
• Prepare and fit orthopedic braces and durable medical equipment (DME); adjust crutches and canes and assist patients with their use.
• Teach patients how to care for casts, splints, dressings, and DME, following provider instructions.
• Prepare treatment rooms, clean between patients, restock supplies, maintain inventory, and assist with ordering and purchase orders.
• Assist with rooming patients and clinic flow as needed; communicate patient concerns promptly to the clinical team.
• Travel to other MOR clinic locations as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• At least two years of hands-on clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or in a comparable patient-care role.
• Demonstrated experience in phlebotomy, suture and staple removal, and wound care. These are essential cast-room responsibilities.
• Preferred experience in orthopedics, casting, splinting, bracing, or DME, with willingness to develop additional orthopedic skills.

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

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 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.  

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• 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.
• Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
• 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. Equal Opportunity Employer.