Medical Assistant (PART-TIME)

upperlinehealth; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Upperline Health in Orange, CA seeks a motivated Medical Assistant to support podiatry/orthopedic physicians in a clinic setting. This full-time role involves exam room prep, vitals, basic radiography support, and EMR documentation.

The ideal candidate has prior MA experience, strong communication, and a commitment to teamwork and patient care; podiatry exposure and X-ray experience are pluses. You may travel to nearby clinics if needed and participate in care coordination with Upperline Plus

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience ideal.
• Excellent grammar and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with EMR, preferably athenahealth.
• Geriatric patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for physician visit.
• Complete exam intake including medical history and social history.
• Record vitals and document in EMR (athenahealth).
• Provide patient care under podiatric physician supervision and assist in the exam room.
• Restock exam rooms and manage exam room cleanliness and sterilization.
• Sterilize exam and x-ray rooms after visits and at day end.
• Perform equipment sterilization procedures.
• Conduct health assessments and visits with Upperline Plus patients.
• Telephonic outreach to coordinate ongoing preventative care.
• Coordinate care activities including records requests and referrals.
• Travel to nearby clinics to provide support when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Reliable transportation

Tools

athenahealth EMR

Job description

ABOUT US

A Specialty Path to Good Health

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing specialty care, Upperline Health delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.

Triage is temporary.
Treatment is transformative.

Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of physician specialists, nurse practitioners, care navigators, nutritionists, social workers and pharmacists for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Competitive compensation
• Generous comprehensive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO
• Work life balance – regular weekday clinic hours
• Supportive interdisciplinary team

About the Medical Assistant role

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate and driven Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services within the clinic setting. This person primarily will work in our Orange, CA clinic and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will vary, and candidates must be flexible problem solvers and collaborative team players who are eager to learn and tackle problems. Ideal candidates will have podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Place patients in exam rooms; ensuring that they are ready and comfortable for their appointment with the physician
• Complete exam intake, including but not limited to; reviewing medical history, social history, surgical history, and the history of present illness
• Complete vitals and required documentation in clinic EMR (athenahealth)
• Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician including taking x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as re-stocking exam rooms and disposing of exam room trash
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing exam and x-ray rooms both after each patient visit and at the end of each day
• Equipment sterilization
• Conduct health assessments and complete visits with Upperline Plus patients
• Telephonic outreach and engagement with Upperline Plus patients to coordinate ongoing preventative care
• Care coordination activities including, but not limited to; medical records requests, order management, appointment scheduling, managing patient care referrals, etc
• Travel to surrounding area clinics to provide support if needed
• Other related duties as deemed necessary by Upperline Health

Medical Assistant Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred
• X-ray experience is a plus
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience is ideal
• Previous experience assisting or providing care to the geriatric patient population is preferred
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience working in an EMR; preferably athenahealth
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service highly preferred
• Reliable transportation is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Day-to-day work includes desk computer work and direct patient interaction, facility staff and physicians
• Position may have extended periods of standing and to lift more than 5 lbs
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise level

Compensation:

$23.00/hr

Job Type:

Full-time