Medical Assistant

US Foot & Ankle Specialists; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Foot & Ankle Clinic of the Virginias, a division of US Foot & Ankle Specialists, is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our podiatry team in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will work closely with physicians to provide hands-on patient care, take vitals, assist with procedures, document in the EMR, and help with basic podiatric services while ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience
• CMA or RMA certification preferred
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes (preferred)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures
• Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services
• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education
• Manage lab specimens, insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions
• Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies
• Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance processes

Communication

Teamwork

multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant program

1+ year clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

EMR documentation

Job description

Description

Foot & Ankle Clinic of the Virginias, a division of US Foot & Ankle Specialists, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant to join our growing podiatry team. As a Medical Assistant, you will work directly alongside our physicians to provide hands-on patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships with patients, supporting providers during procedures, and being part of a collaborative clinical team.

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures


• Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR


• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services (nail care, callus removal, diabetic shoe fitting)


• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education


• Manage lab specimens, complete insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions as directed


• Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service


• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies


• Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience


• CMA or RMA certification preferred


• Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes (preferred)


• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment


• Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused


• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed


• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Why Join US Foot & Ankle Specialists?

• Competitive compensation


• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• 401(k) plan with Company Match


• Employee Discount Program
  
• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment


• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell


• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing


• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds


• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments