Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support to our providers by performing clinical and administrative duties that ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the clinic. Your proactive approach and compassionate attitude will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining the highest standards of medical practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills specifically in podiatry, working with diverse patient needs related to foot and ankle health.
Duties
- Assist providers with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Prepare examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and ensure all clinical areas are clean and organized to promote infection control.
- Perform basic procedures such as casting and cast removal, medication administration, and wound dressing under supervision.
- Manage electronic health records, ensuring accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, ICD coding, and treatment plans.
- Support patient service activities by answering questions and coordinating follow-up care efficiently.
- Facilitate communication between patients and providers by managing medical documentation and processing referrals or prescriptions through pharmacy coordination.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations by adhering to protocols related to HIPAA privacy standards, medical records management, and basic life support (BLS) requirements.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a medical office setting with familiarity in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and ICD coding.
- Hands-on experience in podiatry, urgent care, hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or emergency medicine is highly desirable.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent healthcare provider certification required.
- Strong knowledge of electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), EMR/EHR management, and medical documentation practices.
- Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, including geriatric and pediatric patients.
- Ability to perform clinical procedures such as phlebotomy and medication administration accurately while maintaining patient safety.
- Demonstrated organizational skills in managing medical records, intake processes, vital signs collection, and medical office management tasks.
Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication enhances patient outcomes while advancing your professional growth in a vibrant healthcare environment!
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
Application Question(s):
- Are you a certified medical assistant?
Experience:
- Medical assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
