Medical Assistant 2

US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS); Sea Girt (NJ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 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 in Sea Girt, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant 2 to join our podiatry practice. You will support physicians with hands-on patient care and perform front desk tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

This hybrid role offers variety, cross-training across clinical and administrative duties, and opportunities to grow within a patient-focused team. Candidates should have CMA/RMA or equivalent experience and be ready to work across local office locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience with EMR systems and basic insurance processes.
• Willingness to travel between local office locations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, and prepare for exams.
• Assist providers with injections, wound care, and minor procedures.
• Apply DME, take X-rays, and prepare lab specimens.
• Sterilize instruments and stock rooms.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage calendars.
• Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays.
• Maintain patient records through scanning and data entry.
• Support billing follow-ups and orthotics tracking.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer Service

EMR Systems

Microsoft 365

Medical Terminology

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

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 provides 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.

Medical Assistant 2 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

Medical Assistant 2 Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience
• CMA or RMA certification
• 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