Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Podiatry Medical Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional foot and ankle care to patients. This energetic position combines clinical expertise with compassionate patient service, supporting podiatrists in providing top-tier outpatient care. You will be at the forefront of patient interactions, assisting with procedures, managing medical documentation, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about advancing your medical career, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Duties
- Assist podiatrists during examinations, surgical procedures, and treatments by preparing equipment and ensuring sterile conditions
- Take and record accurate vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates for outpatient and inpatient patients
- Conduct patient intake assessments by gathering medical histories, current symptoms, and medication information using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Support diagnostic procedures such as X-ray imaging and basic wound care within clinic or hospital settings
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas, including sterilization of instruments and preparation of treatment rooms
Skills
- Knowledge of, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to foot and ankle health
- Proficiency with EHR systems for documentation, order entry, and coding processes
- Ability to perform intake assessments, record vital signs accurately, and assist with medication administration
- Familiarity with X-ray procedures and basic emergency medicine protocols within clinic environments
- Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations including geriatrics and those requiring medical-surgical or internal medicine care
This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your healthcare expertise while making a positive difference in patients’ lives. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can flourish—empowering you to deliver outstanding foot health care across various clinical settings.
Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
