PODIATRIC DOCTOR'S OFFICE is Hiring a Podiatric Medical Assistant Near Lorton, VA
Job Description
Job Description
We are a podiatry office looking for an on call medical assistant with podiatry experience . We are looking for a medical assistant that shares our mission, vision, and values. We are a 4 physician practice. We do offer health, dental and vision insurance. Job Responsibilities include:
Patient intake
Verification of all patient history (surgery, medical, medication, allergy, social)
Fitting patients for proper DME items
Assist with small surgical procedures
Communication with patients about their deductible before services are performed (xray, injection, DME, etc)
Scan for orthotics
Receive all orthotics, prepare orthotic scripts pick up sheets, and call patients to pick them up when they have arrived to the office
Sterilize all used instruments
Prepare surgical gauze packs
Stock all patient rooms
Order medical/retail and professional supplies
Knowledge of what insurances require precertification/authorization for MRIs, orthotics,etc
Make sure all education forms are copied and in the binder/folders in the patient care rooms
Take Xrays and maintain patient safety
Perform Laser pain treatments
Monitor inbox in eClinicalWorks
Communicate with patients in regards to patient refills
Knowledge of HIPPA and patient confidentiality
Help with inputting of patients primary care physicians
Receive ALL supplies (both office and medical), put away supplies, and properly breakdown the boxes
Clean patient rooms between each patient (please see **)**make sure the chair is in the right position, all trash is in the trash can,magazine table is straight, floor is clean from toenail clippings and lint**
Maintain stock of the soap dispensers and staff bathroom
Rotate kitchen duty with the front desk/assistants
Assist with phone calls when staff is away or at break times
Make sure to check your voicemails each day and give the message to the correct person