Medical Office Assistant

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 60137Transportation: 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

Schedule

This is a part-time position only. 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.
• 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 weekNo 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, 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: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 28 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