Medical Assistant-Podiatry

Valley Foot and Ankle Center are a physician owned business and with a great reputation and been serving the community for the past 15 years.

The medical assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, chart management, scheduling appointments, and assisting with in office procedures; other duties may include assisting the front desk with clerical duties when needed. The ideal candidate must convey a positive image of the medical office.

Your Day to Day & Essential Functions:

• You are required to comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• You will fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• You will fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• You will fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• You will fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed (Competencies, Education):

• High School Diploma Required
• Graduate of medical assisting program preferred
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE)
• Minimum of one-year work experience in public contact job. Preferable in a medical office environment
• Knowledge of the health care field.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
• Skill in performing tasks correctly.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understand patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and patient’s families.

Working Conditions, Physical & Mental Demands: This position works in an environment that is a combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. The office is well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space. There is the potential for exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to medical office setting. The ideal candidate must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

Valley Foot and Ankle Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Licenses & CertificationsPreferred

• ASMT Based Recog Odr Enry
• Certified Clinical MA
• Certificated MA
• Registered Med Assistant

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14