What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at US Foot & Ankle Specialists?
The Medical Assistant 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 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
Medical Assistant Required Skills and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Medical Assistant program completion or 2 years of clinical experience
CMA or RMA certification preferred
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
Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Medical Assistant Benefits Offered:
Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee Discount Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical Assistant Physical Requirements:
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
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