Medical Assistant

upperlinehealth; Maryland; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K (matching)

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Upperline Health Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our podiatric physicians in the clinic setting. The role involves clinical tasks and administrative duties in the Cockeysville (Padonia) area, with responsibilities ranging from patient prep to charting and x-ray assistance.

Ideal candidates have podiatry or orthopedic experience, X-ray exposure, and proficiency with EMR systems (Athena preferred). A strong patient-care approach and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience required.
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with EMR – preferably Athena EMR.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and professional demeanor in interactions.
• Stable work history and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Complete exam intake including medical history and histories.
• Ensure accurate charting for the physician.
• Provide patient care under the podiatric physician, including taking and developing x-rays.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as stocking exam rooms and waste disposal.
• Sterilize exam and x-ray rooms and instruments daily.
• Satisfy required quality measures (MIPS).

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Administrative tasks

Team player

Tools

Athena EMR

X-ray equipment

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 and Tennessee.

About the Medical Assistant Role

Upperline Health Florida is seeking an energetic, compassionate and driven Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will work in our Cockeysville (Padonia) clinic 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
• Sterilize instruments daily
• Satisfy and document appropriately required MIPS quality measures

Required Experience and Competencies:

• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• 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