Medical Assistant

Upperline Health Inc; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K and PTO

Work-life balance with weekday hours

Job summary

Upperline Health Inc is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant for our Jasper, IN clinic. This full-time role involves supporting physicians with clinical tasks, performing patient intake, entering data in EMR, and managing care coordination.

The ideal candidate has experience in podiatry or orthopedics, strong communication skills, and effective customer service abilities. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical and administrative tasks.
• Take patient vitals and document in EMR.
• Conduct health assessments and coordinate patient care.
• Travel to surrounding area clinics as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility and problem-solving

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

athenahealth EMR

Job description

About the Company

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

Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of physician specialists, nurse practitioners, care navigators, nutritionists, social workers and pharmacists 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 benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO
• Work life balance – regular weekday clinic hours
• Supportive interdisciplinary team

Medical Assistant Role

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate and driven Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services within the clinic setting. This person will primarily work in our Jasper, IN clinic and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. The role requires flexibility, problem‑solving and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have podiatry or orthopedic experience and x‑ray experience.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms, ensuring they are ready and comfortable
• Complete exam intake, including medical history, social history, surgical history and history of present illness
• Enter vitals and required documentation in the clinic EMR (athenahealth)
• Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician, including taking x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as re‑stocking exam rooms and disposing of exam room trash
• Clean and sterilize exam and x‑ray rooms after each patient visit and at the end of each day
• Conduct health assessments and complete visits with Upperline Plus patients
• Telephonic outreach and engagement with Upperline Plus patients to coordinate ongoing preventative care
• Care coordination activities such as medical records requests, order management, appointment scheduling, managing patient care referrals, etc.
• Travel to surrounding area clinics to provide support if needed
• Other related duties as deemed necessary by Upperline Health

Medical Assistant Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred
• X‑ray experience is a plus
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience is ideal
• Previous experience assisting or providing care to geriatric patients preferred
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience working in an EMR, preferably athenahealth
• Effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service skills highly preferred
• Reliable transportation required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Desk computer work and direct patient interaction are daily activities
• Position may involve extended periods of standing and lifting more than 5 lbs
• The work environment is a health care facility with air‑temperature control and moderate noise level

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with other positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.

Job Type

Full‑time

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.