Medical Assistant and Patient Services Representative

Balance Health; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA

PTO

Job summary

Bay Area Foot Care is a Bay Area podiatry practice with 15 locations, seeking a medical assistant to support physicians and staff. You will greet patients, take vitals, assist with examinations, and maintain patient files and a clean, compliant environment.

The role requires strong communication, critical thinking, and knowledge of medical terminology, with CPR certification and CMA program completion. On-site care with full-time hours is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• EMR experience; Athena 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 set 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 compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification (AHA)

Certified Medical Assistant program

EMR experience (Athena a plus)

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.

Our team is looking for a hard-working medical assistant who will work with the physicians and other members of the practice by performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties. This person will work to fulfill patient needs and ensure smooth patient flow within the practice.

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/