Medical Assistant

Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time

In-Person

Job summary

Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey is seeking a reliable, motivated Medical Assistant to join our busy podiatry practice. You will room patients, review histories, assist with examinations, and support the clinical team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has medical assisting experience, strong communication skills, and comfort interacting with patients. This is a full-time, in-person position at multiple office locations. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous medical assisting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in podiatry, orthopedics, or another medical specialty is a plus.
• Familiarity with Athenahealth or other EMR systems preferred.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable assisting with clinical procedures and interacting directly with patients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy medical practice.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work at both office locations.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain medical histories, review medications and allergies, and document chief complaints.
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and minor in-office procedures.
• Assist with dressing changes, wound care, orthotics, bracing, and durable medical equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records using our electronic medical record system (Athenahealth).
• Prepare examination rooms, sterilize instruments, and follow infection control protocols.
• Monitor and restock medical supplies and maintain organized clinical areas.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, coworkers, and patients to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Recognize urgent patient concerns and promptly notify the clinical team.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Dependable & punctual

Patient interaction

Independent & collaborative

Eager to learn

Reliability

Tools

Athenahealth

Job description

About the Position:

Foot & Ankle Specialists of NJ is a busy, established, multi-physician podiatry practice seeking a reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced medical environment. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, works well with others, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Room patients, obtain medical histories, review medications and allergies, and document chief complaints.
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and minor in-office procedures.
• Assist with dressing changes, wound care, orthotics, bracing, and durable medical equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records using our electronic medical record system (Athenahealth).
• Prepare examination rooms, sterilize instruments, and follow infection control protocols.
• Monitor and restock medical supplies and maintain organized clinical areas.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, coworkers, and patients to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Recognize urgent patient concerns and promptly notify the clinical team.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as needed.

All clinical responsibilities must be performed within applicable scope-of-practice requirements and under appropriate supervision.

Qualifications:

• Previous medical assisting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in podiatry, orthopedics, or another medical specialty is a plus.
• Familiarity with Athenahealth or other EMR systems preferred.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable assisting with clinical procedures and interacting directly with patients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy medical practice.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work at both office locations.

What We Value:

We are looking for a team member who is dependable, proactive, compassionate, and willing to learn. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, take initiative without constant supervision, and maintain a positive attitude while working with patients and coworkers.

Compensation:

• Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour.
• Schedule: Full-Time, In-Person.