Part-Time Medical Assistant — Podiatry/X-ray Experience

upperlinehealth; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Upperline Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a Munster, IN clinic. The role involves clinical tasks, taking x-rays, and flexible administrative duties in a part-time capacity.

The ideal candidate has podiatry or orthopedic exposure, EMR experience (athenahealth), and strong communication skills. Join an interdisciplinary team delivering focused, value-based care.

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.

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

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Geriatric care

Empathy

Tools

Athenahealth EMR

X-ray equipment

Job description

Upperline Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a Munster, IN clinic. The role involves clinical tasks, taking x-rays, and flexible administrative duties in a part-time capacity.

The ideal candidate has podiatry or orthopedic exposure, EMR experience (athenahealth), and strong communication skills. Join an interdisciplinary team delivering focused, value-based care.