What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant 2 position at US Foot & Ankle Specialists?
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Description
The Medical Assistant 2 supports physicians with hands-on patient care and provides front desk support such as scheduling, check-in, and patient communication. You’ll use both your clinical skills and your administrative strengths. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be cross-trained in multiple areas of the office.
Medical Assistant 2 Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:
Description
The Medical Assistant 2 supports physicians with hands-on patient care and provides front desk support such as scheduling, check-in, and patient communication. You’ll use both your clinical skills and your administrative strengths. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be cross-trained in multiple areas of the office.
Medical Assistant 2 Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams
- Assist providers with injections, wound care, nail care, minor procedures, and in-office surgeries
- Apply DME, strappings, and pads; take X-rays; prepare and submit lab specimens
- Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage provider calendars, and handle patient check-in/out
- Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays and patient balances
- Maintain and update patient records through scanning, faxing, and data entry
- Support billing follow-ups, orthotics tracking, and end-of-day documentation
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant program completion or 2 years of clinical experience
- CMA or RMA certification
- Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills
- Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed
- Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
- Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:
- Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
- Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
- Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments