Rio Grande Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for an energetic individual to join our Santa Fe clinic team! We currently have 3 podiatric physicians providing foot and ankle care to New Mexico residents. We are looking for a medical assistant that is eager to learn and to help our staff provide extraordinary patient care. Experience is a bonus, but we will provide FULL on-the-job training. The current available position is full time (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities for the position include:

-Welcoming and greeting all patients and visitors with a pleasant demeanor

-Registering new patients and updating existing patient files

-Preparing patients for examinations

-Assisting with x-ray positioning and labeling

-Applying and removing casts and wound care dressings

-Fitting patients for DME (Durable Medical Equipment: boots, braces, shoes, etc.)

-Assisting with minor surgical procedures

-Completing the patient encounter: checking patients out after their visit, scheduling appointments, and collecting payments

-Scanning and sorting medical documents

-Messaging clinical staff as needed based on patient or outside physician inquiries

-Screening patients and visitors

-Cleaning clinic and patient areas

-Facilitating patient flow by notifying the clinical staff of each patient's arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff

-Travel between Santa Fe and Los Alamos offices; additional travel is compensated when required.

Requirements:

-Positive attitude and ability to work with others as a part of a team

-Honesty

-Communication

-Basic computer skills

-Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

-Ability to adapt to change

-Self-motivation

-Punctuality

-Ability to be organized, to multi-task, and to prioritize while being detail-oriented

-Bilingual: Spanish-speaking is highly recommended, but not required

-COVID vaccination

Hours:

-Monday-Friday 7:45am to 5:30pm are the current full clinic days. We offer extended hours to patients on Mondays in Santa Fe, so closing time those days is 6:30 or 7pm.

-Full-time position schedule involves staggering hours with other employees based on the needs of the clinic, up to 40 hours.

Compensation:

-Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour

-Pay rate may be negotiable based on experience

-Health benefits and paid time off are available after a 90 day trial period for full-time positions

This position is available to begin training immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Podiatry
• Surgery
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Fe, NM 87505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person