Medical Assistant

Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Single & Family)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our podiatry practice, assisting physicians and providing hands-on patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You’ll receive hands-on and ongoing clinical training, with opportunities to grow skills while working closely with our podiatrists across local offices.

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.
• 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).

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, 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Travel between locations

MS 365

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or clinical experience

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our growing podiatry practice. If you enjoy working directly with patients, supporting physicians, and being part of a team, we'd love to meet you!

You’ll work alongside our podiatrists providing hands‑on patient care in a professional, fast‑paced outpatient setting. Hands‑on training and ongoing clinical training are provided, making this a great opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant or someone looking to grow their clinical skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• 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, 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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


• 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)

Benefits Offered:

• 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

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Thought Provoking:Capable of making others think deeply on a subject


• Team Player:Works well as a member of a group


• Loyal:Shows firm and constant support to a cause


• Innovative:Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Enthusiastic:Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside help


• Peer Recognition:Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers


• Job Security:Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe


• Growth Opportunities:Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility


• Financial:Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement


• Entrepreneurial Spirit:Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business


• Ability to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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