Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

US Foot and Ankle Specialists; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Single & Family)

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 is seeking a Medical Assistant to support doctors and patients in a fast-paced podiatry office. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vitals, updating histories, documenting in EMR, and assisting with minor procedures.

You will travel between local office locations as needed and handle lab work, insurance verifications, pre-authorizations, and patient education. CMA or RMA preferred; HS diploma required; MS365 proficient; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused.
• Able to travel between local office locations as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vitals, update histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, X-rays, and basic podiatric services.
• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education.
• Manage lab specimens, verifications, pre-authorizations, and prescriptions.
• Make post-operative calls and provide patient service.
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory.
• Maintain documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

multitasking

Detail-oriented

Patient-focused

Travel between offices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

1+ year clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

EMR systems

Job description

US Foot and Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to support doctors and patients in a fast-paced podiatry office. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vitals, updating histories, documenting in EMR, and assisting with minor procedures.

You will travel between local office locations as needed and handle lab work, insurance verifications, pre-authorizations, and patient education. CMA or RMA preferred; HS diploma required; MS365 proficient; strong communication and