Medical Assistant

Upperline Health Inc; Fitzgerald (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Weekday hours

Team environment

Stability

Job summary

Upperline Health is seeking a proactive Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering patient-centered care within the clinic setting. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks across our Georgia locations, with emphasis on team collaboration and growth within a stable healthcare organization.

Ideal candidates have podiatry/orthopedic exposure, X-ray experience, and strong EMR skills. The job offers weekday clinic hours, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• Care coordination or care management experience preferred.
• Experience working with geriatric patients is ideal.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with EMR systems; athenahealth preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for appointments and ensure comfort in exam rooms
• Complete patient intake including medical, social, and surgical histories; obtain vital signs
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, including taking X-rays
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam and X-ray rooms
• Sterilize equipment according to clinical standards
• Conduct health assessments with Upperline Plus patients
• Perform telephonic outreach to coordinate preventive care
• Support care coordination activities such as scheduling and referrals
• Travel to nearby clinics as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Athenahealth EMR

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?

• Competitive compensation
• Generous, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Work-life balance with regular weekday clinic hours
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team environment
• A mission-driven, growing organization with long-term stability

About the Medical Assistant Role

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and motivated Medical Assistant to support our physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the clinic setting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys helping others, and is eager to grow within a stable and expanding healthcare organization.

The Medical Assistant will primarily work in our [location] clinic and will support physicians through a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Podiatry or orthopedic experience and X-ray experience are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for appointments and ensure comfort in exam rooms
• Complete patient intake including medical, social, and surgical historiesObtain vital signs and document accurately in athenahealth EMR
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, including taking X-rays
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam and X-ray rooms
• Sterilize equipment according to clinical standards
• Conduct health assessments with Upperline Plus patients
• Perform telephonic outreach to coordinate preventive care
• Support care coordination activities such as scheduling and referrals
• Travel to nearby clinics as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience preferred
• Care coordination or care management experience preferred
• Experience working with geriatric patients is ideal
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with EMR systems; athenahealth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation required

Who will thrive in this role?

Compassionate, service-driven individuals who enjoy helping others, value teamwork, and want long-term stability in a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization.

Living Our C.A.R.E.S. Values

Upperline Health’s C.A.R.E.S. values guide how we care for patients and support one another:

• Compassion – Treat every patient with empathy, dignity, and kindness.
• Accountability – Take ownership of responsibilities and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Respect – Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and