Medical Assistant

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with a 3% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant to collaborate with physicians in patient care. You will take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, verify patient information, assist with in-office procedures, and schedule follow-up visits.

The role also involves managing the patient schedule and performing related office tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification preferred; 2 years in healthcare a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; further education a plus.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgement, ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as wound dressing.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills for patient files and office duties.
• Customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather medical history and update records.
• Take basic vital signs: temp, BP, height, weight, pulse.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam.
• Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays.
• Manage supplies and order inventory with operations lead.
• Take x-rays.
• Cross-train to cover front desk as needed.
• Support physician and team with patient care activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

X-ray equipment

Job description

1Foot 2 Foot is powered by Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI) has been considered one of the innovative world leaders in the enhancement and improvement of care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFAI has experienced phenomenal development, with expansion into 5 states and a future dedicated to continuing with that growth strategy. As our family expands, we stand by our core values, which include integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition and innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Location

This position will be primarily based at our Harbour View office, with regular travel between the Harbour View and Hillpoint offices as needed.

Reports to

Practice Operations Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside the physician and assist with patient care. This includes taking basic vital signs, preparing the room, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment. The Medical Assistant will also help manage the patient's schedule and assist with office duties.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records
• Gather basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam
• Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays
• Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory
• Take x-rays
• Medical Assistants will be cross trained to be able to cover front desk activities when needed
• Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities.

Qualifications / Education / Critical Skills

• Medical Assistant certification with 2 years in a healthcare position preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, higher or continuing education a plus.
• 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
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Scheduling

A typical schedule for this Medical Assistant is Monday to Friday

Travel

Local travel may be required to locations within your assigned geographic region. This role will be assigned to cover a geographic area; however, you may be required to occasionally travel outside of your assigned regional area to support the other regional coverage needs of the organization. The role must have reliable transportation and be able to travel from site to site, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 3% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute 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.

• 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 and, depth perception
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Specifications

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request 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.