Medical Assistant

Balance Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with 4% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Bay Area Foot Care is seeking a diligent Medical Assistant to support physicians and the team in our Bay Area clinics. You will handle clinical and administrative duties, help maintain patient flow, and ensure accurate charting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR certification, EMR experience (Athena preferred), strong communication, and attention to detail. This is a full-time, onsite role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPR certification required.
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience with EMR systems; Athena experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy; good clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person
• Place patients in exam rooms
• Take vital signs of patients
• Assist and set up for examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keep accurate patient files
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintain HIPAA compliance

Skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Medical assistant program certification

EMR experience (Athena a plus)

Tools

EMR Experience

Athena EMR

Job description

Description

Bay Area Foot Care is a leading podiatry practice in the Bay Area dedicated to helping people of all ages and lifestyles get back to enjoying the activities they love. We have 15 convenient locations in the East Bay, North Bay, San Francisco, and Peninsula.

Our team is looking for a hard-working medical assistant who will work with the physicians and other members of the practice by performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties. This person will work to fulfill patient needs and ensure smooth patient flow within the practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person
• Place patients in the exam rooms
• Take vital signs of patients
• Assist and setup up for examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keep accurate patient files
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintain HIPAA

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound
• Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus

Benefits of Working with Bay Area Foot Care

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

To find out more, visit https://www.bayareafootcare.com/