Medical Assistant

US Foot and Ankle Specialists; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Single & Family)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

US Foot and Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to support doctors and patients in a fast-paced podiatry office. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vitals, updating histories, documenting in EMR, and assisting with minor procedures.

You will travel between local office locations as needed and handle lab work, insurance verifications, pre-authorizations, and patient education. CMA or RMA preferred; HS diploma required; MS365 proficient; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused.
• Able to travel between local office locations as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vitals, update histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, X-rays, and basic podiatric services.
• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education.
• Manage lab specimens, verifications, pre-authorizations, and prescriptions.
• Make post-operative calls and provide patient service.
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory.
• Maintain documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

multitasking

Detail-oriented

Patient-focused

Travel between offices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

1+ year clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

EMR systems

Job description

The Medical Assistant provides essential support and administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the patients in a fast-paced doctor’s office. This person will be involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the Physician in all minor in office procedures.

Medical Assistant Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures
• Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services (nail care, callus removal, diabetic shoe fitting)
• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education
• Manage lab specimens, complete insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions as directed
• Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies
• Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance

Medical Assistant Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience
• CMA or RMA certification preferred
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes (preferred)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment
• Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Medical Assistant Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Medical Assistant Physical Requirements:

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments

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