Medical Assistant

InStride Foot; Supply (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

InStride Foot is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, triage at office visits, documentation, and clerical tasks. You will assist with appointment scheduling and updating medical records, interacting with patients during examinations and treatments.

Duties include taking vitals, reviewing medication history, using EMR systems, managing supplies, processing labs, and assisting with wound care and post-op care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CMA, MOA or RMA preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician with patient care and triage during office visits.
• Documents clinical information and maintains medical records.
• Handles appointment scheduling and front office coordination.
• Records vital signs and medical statistics for documentation.
• Uses EMR technology to document history and test results.
• Monitors inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Assists with wound care, post-op care, and patient inquiries.
• Take X-rays and handle related chemicals; sterilize equipment as needed.
• Communicates with doctor and staff to ensure efficient care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Triage

Communication

HIPAA/OSHA awareness

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA/MOA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant Job Summary

Assists the physician with patient care, patient triage at office visit, documentation, clerical, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record. Daily interaction with patients while assisting the physician in examinations and treatments.

Essential Functions (May perform part or all of the following):

• Follows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice.
• Record patient vital and medical statistics for MIPS.
• Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
• Utilizes standard precautions, complies with policies and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice.
• Taking vitals and detailed medical history utilizing E.M.R. technology for documentation.
• Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.
• Monitors inventory and stocks medical supplies and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results.
• Measure, fit and dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
• Take X-rays using a digital or traditional X-ray machines.
• Handle X-ray chemicals.
• Autoclave sterilization of surgical equipment.
• Setup procedures, prepare rooms for patient care.
• Communicate with doctor and front office staff for efficient care.
• Assisting with wound care and post-op care.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

High school graduate or equivalent required. Recognized/certified as a CMA, MOA or RMA preferred. Must have thorough understanding of HIPAA and OSHA compliance. Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Reports to: Office Manager, Clinical Manager and/or Physicians