Medical Assistant

InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists; Supply (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and triage during office visits. You will document patient information, assist with appointments, and maintain medical records using EMR systems.

You will also handle vitals, wound care, and post-op support, while coordinating with front office staff. The role involves managing inventory, assisting with X-rays, sterilization, and preparing rooms for procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Recognized/certified CMA, MOA or RMA preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Basic medical terminology understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician with patient care and examinations.
• Performs patient triage at office visits.
• Documents and maintains medical records.
• Schedules appointments and assists with referrals.
• Take vital signs and clinical measurements.
• Assists with wound care and post-op care.
• Manage patient inquiries and prescription refills as needed.
• Monitor inventory and stock medical supplies and equipment.
• Prepare rooms and communicate with staff for efficient care.
• Take X-rays and handle X-ray chemicals.
• Sterilize equipment via autoclave and maintain clean environment.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Medical documentation

Communication

Inventory management

EMS/EMR usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA/MOA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

EMR technology

X-ray machines

Sterilization equipment (Autoclave)

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

• 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