Medical Assistant

Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide essential support in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role involves assisting physicians in various procedures, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and a commitment to patient satisfaction. Join a team focused on delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact in the community. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ months of customer service experience required.
• Knowledge about health insurance and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare them for exams.
• Assist in surgeries and minor procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and inventory.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

HIPAA Compliance

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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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.

Job Details

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 Required Skills And Experience

• High School Diploma/ GED equivalent
• 6+ months of customer service experience required
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Frequent travel between office locations may be required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees, and the public
• Knowledge about health insurance, pre-authorization, insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9 codes preferred
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and maintain professionalism at all times
• Must have a team mentality, flexibility and willingness to learn
• The ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and work under pressure is the key to success in this position, which also requires attention to detail and a commitment to achieving consistent customer satisfaction.
• The ability to uphold HIPAA compliance is mandatory.
• Must exercise good judgment and discretion
• Technologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office products including:
• Google Workspace
• Word
• Excel
  
  

Medical Assistant Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Greet patients and escort them to the treatment room, making sure patients are comfortable and preparing the feet for an exam by the physician.
• Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close and clean exam rooms at end of day
• Count instruments in treatment rooms at the end of each session (AM & PM)
• Flexibility to work with multiple doctors and their varying practice styles
• Dispense all DME
• Apply pads and/or adhesive strappings as needed
• Perform X-rays and digital radiography
• Complete pre-authorizations
• Complete the rapid health indicator
• Obtain vitals and review the patient's medical history, medications and allergies. Record any changes in their medical condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re: their current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this information into EMR
• Set-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.
• Prep nail care patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floor
• Measure and fit patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold inserts
• Prepare lab specimens (including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick up
• Clean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change cold sterile solutions monthly
• Replenish inventory of back office supplies and DME items, restocking drawers and rooms daily
• Assist in surgeries and minor procedures
• Clean-up after surgery – dirty drapes, wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop floor – scrub, clean, autoclave instruments
• Change post-op dressings, remove sutures
• Call post-op patients the day following surgery, complete Follow-up sheet
• Review information sheets with patients as needed
• Writes and faxes prescriptions
  
  

Medical Assistant Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type or operate office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee is required to perform repetitive motions, including reaching above the head, and typing. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissues as well as cleaning solvents and other chemicals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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
  
  

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