Medical Assistant

Upperline Health Inc; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K matching

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Upperline Health is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to support physicians in Myrtle Beach clinics. You will assist with clinical and administrative tasks, including rooming patients, taking histories, and supporting x-ray procedures.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accuracy in charting, and adherence to quality measures. Experience in podiatry or orthopedics and EMR proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinical experience preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with EMR systems, preferably Athena.
• Strong command of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for the physician visit.
• Complete intake by reviewing medical, social, surgical history and presenting illness.
• Ensure accurate charting for the physician.
• Assist the podiatric physician, including taking and developing x-rays.
• Stock exam rooms and manage daily administrative tasks.
• Clean and sterilize exam and x-ray rooms after each patient and at day end.
• Document and meet required MIPS quality measures.

Skills

Podiatry clinic experience

Orthopedic clinic experience

X-ray experience

Athena EMR

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Background check clear

Job description

Upperline Health launched in 2017 and is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive and coordinated lower extremity healthcare organizations. Upperline Health provides the highest quality integrated health services to more patients in need through a skilled and compassionate team. We specialize in targeting patients at risk of developing complications and intervening earlier with an innovative care management approach to prevent more serious consequences. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and currently has practices in Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina.

About the Medical Assistant Role

Upperline Health Florida is seeking an energetic, compassionate and driven Medical Assistantto assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will work in our Myrtle Beach clinics and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will be varied, and candidates must be multitalented, flexible problem solvers who are eager to tackle complex problems and tasks. Ideal candidates will also have podiatry or orthopedic experience as well as x-ray experience.

What you'll do:

• Place patients in exam rooms, ensuring that they are ready and comfortable for their appointment with the physician
• Complete exam intake, including but not limited to, reviewing the patient's medical history, social history, surgical history, and the history of present illness
• Ensure accurate charting for the physician
• Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician including taking and developing x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as stocking all exam rooms and disposing of exam room trash
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing exam and x-ray rooms both after each patient visit and at the end of the each day
• Satisfy and document appropriately required MIPS quality measures

Required Experience and Competencies:

• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred
• X-ray experience is a plus
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience working in an EMR – preferably athena EMR
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate and professional demeanor with each interaction
• Demonstrated experience as a motivated and dedicated team member with a stable work history
• Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check and drug test is required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K (matching), parental leave, and PTO.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

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