Medical Assistant

Upperline Health Inc; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for their New Port Richey clinic. Responsibilities include providing patient care, assisting physicians, and managing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should have experience in orthopedics or podiatry, and x-ray skills are a plus. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered to successful applicants.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with matching

Parental leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Experience in podiatry or orthopedic clinic preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Stable work history with a compassionate demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support physician with clinical and administrative tasks.
• Clean and sterilize exam and x-ray rooms.
• Complete exam intake and take patient histories.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Effective communication

Exceptional customer service

Tools

EMR (athena EMR preferred)

Job description

FL New Port Richey INC
2039 Little Road
Suite A
New Port Richey, FL 34655, USA

FL New Port Richey INC
2039 Little Road
Suite A
New Port Richey, FL 34655, USA

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 New Port Richey 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
• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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.