Certified Medical Assistant Podiatry and Primary Care

SUMMARY: Assists providers and patients in receiving high quality, patient-centered care; actively works to create and maintain a professional, positive patient experience. This position will work within the podiatry department as well as primary care. The CMA must be knowledgeable of skills relating to podiatric care to be able to prepare and assist the podiatrist with the patient.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
2. Must have some experience working within the podiatric field.
3. Must have knowledge and experience using Electronic Health Records; must have strong computer skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
6. Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts.
7. Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

1. Visual acuity - always
2. Hand – eye coordination – always
3. Must have hand dexterity for fine manipulation
4. Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs., Pushing, Pulling - sometimes
5. Stooping, Bending, and Standing - sometimes
6. Walking- frequent; short distances

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Indoor, environmentally controlled
2. Exposure to disease or infections
3. No vibrations
4. Exposure to artificial and/or natural light
5. Exposure to outdoor weather elements