Medical Assistant

Curalta Foot & Ankle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing podiatry practice is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, preparing patients for treatment, and assisting doctors in clinical care. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be a team player, and possess medical assistant certification. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are motivated and customer-focused, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and accompany patients to examination rooms.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and assist with procedures.
• Perform sterilization techniques and inventory management.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

EMR Data Entry

Patient Confidentiality

Sterilization Techniques

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Medical / Clinical Experience

Tools

ModMed EMR

Job description

Astoria Foot Care Group,an affiliate ofCuralta Foot + Ankle, LLCis a fast-growing Podiatry practice that values an"Above & Beyond"approach to patient service. We are seeking a team player who will make a positive impact in patients' lives through providing excellent customer service while administrating the office and assisting the doctor to provide clinical care.

This opportunity is for a FullTime Medical Assistantfor ourAstoria Queens, NYlocation.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant is a team player who makes a positive impact in patients' lives through providing excellent customer service while preparing patients for their treatment and assisting the doctor in providing clinical care.

Essential Functions, Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greeting and accompanying patients to examination room
• ModMed EMR - Clinical entries
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms
• Obtain patient medical history, medication and immunization records
• Maintain patient confidentiality, abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Prepare and assist with procedures and treatments as necessary
• Perform sterilization techniques
• Perform an inventory of supplies and equipment, replacing as needed
• Work collaboratively with other employees to achieve specific team goals
• Any additional duties necessary to run office efficiently

Education & Experience:

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Medical / Clinical experience preferred
• Knowledge of EMR computerized processes and data entry procedures

Skills and Abilities:

• Positive attitude, trustworthy, accountable, responsible, must be a team player, self-motivated and customer-focused

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk and be able to maneuver in small areas
• Possess gross and fine motor skills
• Occasionally sit, bend or kneel
• Must be able to lift up or move 15 pounds at time
• New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
• This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, absent undue hardship.