Medical Assistant 2 - Temporary to Full-Time Opportunity

Affiliated Podiatrists; Englewood, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foot & Ankle Specialists in Englewood, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant 2 to support physicians and provide direct patient care in a busy podiatry practice. This hybrid role combines clinical duties with front desk responsibilities: rooming patients, taking vitals, scheduling, check-in/out, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant training or 2+ years of clinical experience; EMR familiarity

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 2+ years clinical experience

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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
• 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