Medical Assistant: Clinical Support & Patient Care

US Foot and Ankle Specialists; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 and Ankle Specialists in McLean, VA seeks a Medical Assistant to support doctors, patients, and the office in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assist with exams and minor in-office procedures, document in the EMR, and help ensure HIPAA compliance.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking, with travel between local office locations as needed; CMA or RMA certification is preferred, and MS 365 proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes (preferred).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused.
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services (nail care, callus removal, diabetic shoe fitting).
• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education.
• Manage lab specimens, complete insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions as directed.
• Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service.
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Patient-focused

Travel

Microsoft 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

US Foot and Ankle Specialists in McLean, VA seeks a Medical Assistant to support doctors, patients, and the office in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assist with exams and minor in-office procedures, document in the EMR, and help ensure HIPAA compliance.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking, with travel between local office locations as needed; CMA or RMA certification is preferred, and MS 365 proficiency is expected.