Medical Assistant — Podiatry/Orthopedics with X-ray

Upperline Health, Inc.; Jesup (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Weekday clinic hours

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Mission-driven, growing organization

Job summary

Upperline Health, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to support our physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the clinic setting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys helping others, and is eager to grow within a stable and expanding healthcare organization. The Medical Assistant will mainly work in our [location] clinic and will assist with a mix of clinical and administrative duties, including taking X-rays.

Qualifications

• Experience as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• X-ray experience a plus.
• Care coordination or care management experience preferred.
• Experience working with geriatric patients is ideal.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with EMR systems; athenahealth preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for appointments and ensure comfort in exam rooms.
• Complete patient intake including medical, social, and surgical histories.
• Obtain vital signs and document accurately in athenahealth EMR.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, including taking X-rays.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam and X-ray rooms; sterilize equipment according to clinical standards.
• Conduct health assessments with Upperline Plus patients.
• Perform telephonic outreach to coordinate preventive care.
• Support care coordination activities such as scheduling and referrals.
• Travel to nearby clinics as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Podiatry/Orthopedic clinic experience

X-ray experience

Care coordination experience

Geriatric patient experience

Medical terminology

Athenahealth EMR experience

Verbal and written communication

Customer service mindset

Reliable transportation

Tools

Athenahealth EMR

Job description

Upperline Health, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to support our physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the clinic setting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys helping others, and is eager to grow within a stable and expanding healthcare organization. The Medical Assistant will mainly work in our [location] clinic and will assist with a mix of clinical and administrative duties, including taking X-rays.