Part-Time Medical Assistant – Podiatry Office (Glen Ellyn, IL 60137)
Busy podiatry practice with a Board-Certified Foot Surgeon is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and personable individual who is flexible and eager to learn.
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Reliable transportation is required.
No prior experience or certification is required — we are willing to train the right candidate. This position offers hands-on training in both clinical and front office responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Must be in the room at all times and assisting the physician during patient visits and procedures
- Sterilizing medical instruments and maintaining proper sterile technique
- Taking digital X-rays
- Documenting ultrasound findings
- Maintaining clean, sanitized patient rooms at all times
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Photographing wounds and surgical sites and uploading to EHR
- Creating orders for labs, MRI, CT, and other imaging
- Sending electronic prescriptions to pharmacies
- Processing and sending wound cultures
- Assisting with cast removal
- Taking notes on patient encounter and preparing medications as directed
- Updating and maintaining patient records in EHR
- Assisting patients in exam rooms as needed
- Receiving, organizing, and stocking medical supplies
- Filling in for the Medical Receptionist if the need arises.
Schedule
This is a part-time position only. We are not hiring students because it conflicts with our needs. Please do not apply if you are seeking full-time employment.
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday (Surgical Day): Currently no hours but this is subject to change once you are trained for the operating room.
- Thursday: 1:30 PM – End of day (approx. 7:00–8:00 PM)
- Friday: 1:30 PM – End of day (approx. 6:00–7:00 PM)
Average hours: 25–28 hours per week. There will be an oppurtunity to get a couple more hours a week if desired and there is work to be done. No weekends or major holidays.
Note: Hours may vary slightly based on patient needs. If the physician is out of the office (rare), hours may be reduced, though occasional administrative hours may be offered.
Additional Expectations
- This is a shared position with another Medical Assistant
- Flexibility is essential — you must be able to cover shifts in the event of an emergency
- On rare occasions, this may require working both your shift and a coworker’s shift on the same day
- Dependability is critical even in inclement weather, as the physician requires assistance at all times
Why Join Our Team?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on medical experience, learn new skills, and work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 28.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
