Medical Assistant 2

US Foot & Ankle Specialists; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant 2 to support physicians with hands-on patient care and front desk duties in a hybrid office setting.

Ideal candidates will have a Medical Assistant program, 2+ years of clinical experience, and CMA/RMA certification is a plus. Proficiency with EMR, medical terminology, and Microsoft 365 is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred but not required.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed.
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed.
• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare for exams.
• Assist providers with injections, wound care, nail care, minor procedures, and in-office surgeries.
• Apply DME, strappings, and pads; take X-rays; prepare and submit lab specimens.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage calendars, and handle check-in/out.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Customer Service

EMR systems

Medical terminology

Insurance processes

Travel flexibility

Microsoft 365

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

2+ years of clinical experience

CMA or RMA certification (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a Medical Assistant 2 to join our growing podiatry practice. If you enjoy working directly with patients, supporting physicians, and being part of a team, we'd love to meet you!

As a Medical Assistant 2, you'll support physicians with hands-on patient care and provide front desk support such as scheduling, check-in, and patient communication. You’ll use both your clinical skills and your administrative strengths. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be cross-trained in multiple areas of the office.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams
• Assist providers with injections, wound care, nail care, minor procedures, and in-office surgeries
• Apply DME, strappings, and pads; take X-rays; prepare and submit lab specimens
• Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage provider calendars, and handle patient check-in/out
• Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays and patient balances
• Maintain and update patient records through scanning, faxing, and data entry
• Support billing follow-ups, orthotics tracking, and end-of-day documentation

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience
• CMA or RMA certification preferred but not required
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills
• Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
• Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

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

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments

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