Medical Assistant

SoCal-Foot-Care; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA

PTO

Job summary

Balance Health's SoCal Foot Care brand seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and the care team. You will manage clinical and administrative duties, ensure smooth patient flow, and assist with exams and procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year MA experience, CPR certification, MA program credential, and strong communication skills. The role includes credentialing, patient coordination, and a focus on patient care quality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years medical assistant experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• Ability to respond to emergencies and multi-task in a fast-paced outpatient setting
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Greets patients on the phone and in person
• Places patients in exam rooms
• Takes vital signs and performs ancillary tests
• Assists providers during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Maintains accurate patient files and HIPAA compliance
• Keeps examination rooms stocked and sanitized
• Coordinates services between multiple practices
• Handles patient questions regarding appointments and authorizations

Skills

Clinical multitasking

Patient communication

Detail oriented

Team coordination

Typing speed

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA program certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Balance Health

Balance Health is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. We provide leading podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists with operational support so they can spend their time focused on growing their business, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Our SoCal Foot Care brand is committed to providing the highest quality podiatric care to the greater San Diego community,

POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant works with the Physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties. The Medical Assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets patients on the phone and in person
• Places patients in the exam rooms
• Takes vital signs and perform ancillary tests appropriate to skill level
• Assists and sets up for providers during examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keeps accurate patient files
• Applies dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by provider
• Ensures rooms are stocked with necessary supplies
• Maintains a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintains HIPAA
• Coordination of services between multiple practices demonstrable by excellent communication skills
• Performs other medical assistant duties as necessary

Requirements

Required:

• 1+ years medical assistant experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies
• Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
• Ability to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff
• Basic typing skills to input various data into Information systems
• Experience in an outpatient practice
• Able to coordinate patient services, assist patients with office, medications and procedure authorizations and explain process to patients
• Ability to use EMR and perform chart abstraction into EMR
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft office
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible in changing work assignments at short notice, which includes increasing work hours as needed to cover the practice needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

or any combination of academic education and professional training and development along with applied work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability