Medical Assistant - Podiatry/Orthopedic with X-Ray

Talentify; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits including medical, 3

Weekday clinic hours

Interdisciplinary team support

Job summary

Upperline Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a busy clinic. The role emphasizes clinical tasks, patient prep, vitals, imaging assistance, and front-to-back coordinating care for patients.

The ideal candidate has prior Medical Assistant experience, podiatry or orthopedic exposure, and familiarity with EMR systems (athenahealth). Strong communication and teamwork are essential in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Prior Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic exposure preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience is ideal.
• Experience assisting geriatric patients preferred.
• Excellent grammar and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms; ensure they are ready for the physician.
• Complete exam intake, reviewing medical, social, surgical histories.
• Take vitals and document in the EMR (athenahealth).
• Provide patient care under a podiatric physician; take x-rays as needed.
• Restock exam rooms and dispose of exam room trash daily.
• Clean and sterilize exam and x-ray rooms after each patient visit.
• Sterilize equipment as required.
• Conduct health assessments and visits with Upperline Plus patients.
• Telephonic outreach to coordinate ongoing preventive care.
• Care coordination: records requests, order management, scheduling, referrals.
• Travel to surrounding clinics to provide support if needed.
• Other related duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

EMR proficiency

X-ray support

Podiatry/Orthopedic clinic exposure

Care coordination

Excellent communication

Strong computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

athenahealth

Job description

Upperline Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a busy clinic. The role emphasizes clinical tasks, patient prep, vitals, imaging assistance, and front-to-back coordinating care for patients.

The ideal candidate has prior Medical Assistant experience, podiatry or orthopedic exposure, and familiarity with EMR systems (athenahealth). Strong communication and teamwork are essential in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.