Medical Assistant and Patient Services Representative

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with a 3% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Bay Area Foot Care in the Bay Area is seeking a friendly front desk medical assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments, and support clinical staff. You will take vitals, assist during examinations, and maintain accurate patient files with confidentiality.

The role requires strong communication, basic computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and adherence to safety and HIPAA procedures. A CPR certification and MA training are required, with benefits including health plans and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent.
• EMR experience, Athena experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person.
• Place patients in the exam rooms.
• Take vital signs of patients.
• Assist and setup for examination, treatment, and procedures.
• Keep accurate patient files.
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist.
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment.
• Maintain HIPAA.

Skills

Critical thinking

MS Office

Medical terminology

Communication

Organizational

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification (AHA)

Certified Medical Assistant

EMR experience (Athena)

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Bay Area Foot Care is a leading podiatry practice in the Bay Area dedicated to helping people of all ages and lifestyles get back to enjoying the activities they love. We have 15 convenient locations in the East Bay, North Bay, San Francisco, and Peninsula.

Job Type

Full-time

Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person
• Place patients in the exam rooms
• Take vital signs of patients
• Assist and setup up for examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keep accurate patient files
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintain HIPAA

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound
• Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus

Benefits Of Working With Bay Area Foot Care

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 3% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

To find out more, visit https://www.bayareafootcare.com/