Medical Assistant 2

US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS); West Grove (IA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Single & Family)

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 Iowa is seeking a Medical Assistant 2 to join our podiatry team. You will support physicians with direct patient care and handle front desk tasks such as scheduling and check-in, using your clinical and administrative skills.

This hybrid role offers variety and cross-training across office areas, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and seamless clinic operations for our diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• 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 and medical terminology
• Ability to travel between local office locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, and prepare for exams
• Assist providers with injections, wound 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
• Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays and balances
• Maintain patient records via scanning, faxing, and data entry
• Support billing follow-ups, orthotics tracking, and end-of-day documentation

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Travel between local offices

Education

Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience

CMA or RMA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

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