Medical Assistant

Upperline Health Inc; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join their team in Fishers, IN. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting physicians in a dynamic clinic environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission-driven, patient-focused atmosphere, where they will engage in both clinical and administrative tasks. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Monthly Team Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant; MA Certification is a plus.
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical and administrative tasks in the clinic.
• Ensure accurate charting and provide patient care under direction.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

athenahealth EMR

Job description

ABOUT US
A Specialty Path to Good Health

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of transforming specialty care, Upperline Health is a pioneer in bringing value-based care models into specialty care. Upperline delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.

Triage is temporary.
Treatment is transformative.

Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists – physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care.

Why join our team?

1. Mission-driven and patient-focused environment
2. Competitive compensation with additional opportunity to earn monthly team bonus based on meeting key clinic metrics tied to our mission & quality patient care
3. Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave
4. Work Life Balance – regular weekday clinic hours
5. Supportive regional and corporate teams

About the Medical Assistant Role
Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will work in our Fishers, IN office and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will be varied, and candidates must be flexible problem solvers and collaborative team players who are eager to learn as well as tackle problems. Ideal candidates will have podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

1. Place patients in exam rooms, ensuring that they are ready and comfortable for their appointment with the physician
2. Complete exam intake, including but not limited to, reviewing the patient's medical history, social history, surgical history, and the history of present illness
3. Ensure accurate charting for the physician
4. Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician including taking and developing x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required
5. Perform daily administrative tasks such as stocking all exam rooms and disposing of exam room trash
6. Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing exam and x-ray rooms both after each patient visit and at the end of each day
7. Satisfy and document appropriately required quality measures and audits
8. Travel to surrounding area clinics to provide support if needed
9. Support the connection of our patients to our extended care team of Nurse Practitioners and Care Navigators, where and when needed

Medical Assistant Qualifications:

1. Previous experience as a Medical Assistant; MA Certification is a plus
2. Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred
3. X-ray experience is a plus
4. Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology
5. Previous experience working in an EMR – preferably athenahealth EMR
6. Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
7. Exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate, and professional demeanor with each interaction
8. Demonstrated experience as a motivated and dedicated team member with a stable work history
9. Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check and drug test is required

Benefits
Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO.

Compensation
Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.