Medical Assistant

US Foot and Ankle Specialists; Hagerstown (MD); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

US Foot and Ankle Specialists in Maryland seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, staff, and patients in a fast-paced clinic. You will welcome patients, take vitals, document in the EMR, assist with minor procedures, and help ensure HIPAA compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience, and CMA/RMA certification preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year 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.

Responsabilités

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vitals, update medical histories, document in the EMR.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, and X-rays.
• Apply dressings, provide patient instructions and education.
• Manage lab specimens, insurance verifications, and pre-authorizations.
• Process prescriptions as directed and answer patient questions.
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments and manage supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and support back-office operations.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Patient-focused

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Outils

Microsoft 365

Description du poste

The Medical Assistant provides essential support and administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the patients in a fast-paced doctor’s office. This person will be involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the Physician in all minor in office procedures.

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 (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

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 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)

Pay Range:

• $18 - $20 per hour based on experience

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

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