Job description

Advanced Regional Center for Orthopedics & Podiatry, with offices located in Altoona, State College, Huntingdon, Ebensburg and Bedford is searching for a full time Medical Assistant to work in a multi-specialty orthopedic and podiatry practice. This position is Monday-Friday, with travel between our various offices.

We advocate a team based approach in our practice. For more than 35 years, we have built a robust podiatry practice and the addition of orthopedics, with emphasis on foot and ankle care, will only enhance the exceptional care for our patients.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide hands-on clinical care including assisting the physician with small procedures, post-op care, wound care, dispensing DME, educating patients on diagnosis and follow-up care.
• Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients, including taking and recording vital signs and patient history,
• Provide fracture care and casting.
• Complete appropriate forms and documents, charting.
• Rooming patients.
• Obtaining and updating medical histories and medications.
• Charting/documenting in EHR.
• Hands on clinical care including wound care, post-op care, DME dispensing, patient instruction, assisting in small procedures.
• Measuring for, fitting and dispensing diabetic shoes and inserts.
• Assist patients, as needed, with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and terminology
• Extreme attention to detail
• Self-motivation and flexibility
• Positive team player with a high energy level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills; work independently as well as with a team
• Must possess exemplary oral and written communication skills with an excellent bedside manner

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Ability to Relocate:

• Altoona, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person