Medical Assistant - Urgent Hire Needed

Balance Health; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with a 4% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Bay Area Foot Care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff across Bay Area locations. You will greet patients, take vitals, prepare exam rooms, assist procedures, and maintain patient records with HIPAA compliance.

Proficiency with EMR systems (Athena a plus), strong communication, organization, and safety awareness are essential. This role offers a stable full-time schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification current with American Heart Association standards.
• Graduate of an approved medical assistant program or equivalent training.
• Experience with EMR systems (Athena preferred).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out processes.
• Place patients in exam rooms and take vital signs.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient files and HIPAA compliance.
• Stock treatment rooms and ensure sanitation and safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Active listening

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Certified Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Description

Bay Area Foot Care is a leading podiatry practice in the Bay Area dedicated to helping people of all ages and lifestyles get back to enjoying the activities they love. We have convenient locations across the Bay Area.

Our team is looking for a hard-working medical assistant who will work with the physicians and other members of the practice by performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties. Our Medical Assistants work to fulfill patient needs and ensure smooth patient flow within the practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person
• Place patients in the exam rooms
• Take vital signs of patients
• Assist and setup up for examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keep accurate patient files
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintain HIPAA
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound
• Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus

Benefits of Working with Bay Area Foot Care

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

To find out more, visit https://www.bayareafootcare.com/