Medical Assistant/Patient Services Representative Float

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,023 - 45,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with a 4% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Advanced Foot and Ankle Center in Utah seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians, prepare patients, measure vital signs, document care, and assist with minor procedures in a busy outpatient setting.

Excellent communication, computer skills, and HIPAA compliance are essential. CPR certification and EMR experience are valued, with priority given to candidates who can work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
• CPR certification and medical assisting training preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR and medical terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow with clinic staff to optimize waiting and exam room experience.
• Prepare patients for physician evaluation and record vital signs.
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and EMR data entry for patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR experience

Communication

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Grow your healthcare career at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center, Utah's premier foot and ankle center. AFAC is the region's leading limb salvage and wound care facility. We offer an excellent hands‑on training experience, and employees love our tight‑knit culture.

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Job Type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure a positive patient flow, waiting room, and exam room experience
• Prepares patients to be seen by physicians, collects vital signs and testing as required by the provider
• Assists provider with collection, documentation, processing, and verification of information related to patient care in EMR system
• Monitors, cleans, and sanitizes assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas, and unit equipment; reports outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs
• Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, and obtains necessary medical records from other providers
• Performs diagnostic tests and processes and enters results
• Communicates patient concerns and needs to the healthcare provider
• Provides timely response to patient inquiries and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email, as well as ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters
• Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments
• Applies dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintains a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintains HIPAA compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned by practice manager
• Critical‑thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound
• Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• EMR experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• National Medical Assistant Certification
• Successful completion of a medical assisting externship
• One or more years experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting
• One or more years of demonstrated customer service experience
• Experience working with an EMR system
• Experience as a medical scribe
• CPR Certification
• X‑ray certification

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to look at a screen for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift/carry up to 45 lbs.

Fine motor skills and ability to type using a keyboard.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. AFAC is proud to be an affirmative action employer and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Specifications

Qualified individuals with disabilities may make a request for reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision about the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.

Benefits Of Working With AFAC

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

To find out more, visit https://www.afacutah.com/