Medical Assistant

Pace Foot And Ankle; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Pace Foot and Ankle Centers, PLLC in Kentucky is seeking a Podiatric Medical Assistant to provide procedural and administrative support to the physician and care team. You will assist with procedures, educate patients, and maintain accurate electronic health records, while upholding HIPAA privacy and OSHA safety standards.

Ideal candidates graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or have two years of experience, with strong customer service and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-relations skills are essential.
• Proficiency with medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to the exam room and prep for examinations.
• Set up exam rooms and ensure proper sterile technique.
• Verify patient information, histories, and visit purpose with the patient.
• Assist physicians during procedures as needed.
• Protect patient privacy and medical records per HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

General computer experience

Data entry

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Two years of similar experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching

Pace Foot and Ankle Centers, PLLC is committed to the well-being of our valued employees, offering a wide range of voluntary benefits.

Company Overview

At Pace Foot and Ankle Centers, PLLC you are our most valuable asset! Our healthcare team is dedicated to the art and science of advanced foot and ankle treatments. For our employees and patients, our goal is to incorporate our extensive training and knowledge into a rewarding healthcare experience. We value communication and teaching.

Job Summary

The Podiatric Medical Assistant provides procedural and administrative support to the physician. The Podiatric Medical Assistant will assist with procedures and patient education initiatives and maintain patient records in the Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Bringing patients back to the exam room and preparing patients for examination
• Properly setting up an exam room for the visit
• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Assisting physicians with procedures as needed.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records by following HIPPA Privacy Laws.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following safety standards and procedures set forth by OSHA.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked and cleaned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or two years of similar experience preferred
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• General computer experience with data entry is required.
• The ability to multitask effectively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Attention to detail