Podiatry Medical Assistant — Hands-On Patient Care

Talentify; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to support podiatry physicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will welcome patients, take vitals, assist with procedures, and handle documentation and insurance verifications.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience, and CMA/RMA certification is preferred. Travel between local offices may be required; Microsoft 365 skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services.
• Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education.
• Manage lab specimens, complete insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions as directed.
• Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service.
• Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to support podiatry physicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will welcome patients, take vitals, assist with procedures, and handle documentation and insurance verifications.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience, and CMA/RMA certification is preferred. Travel between local offices may be required; Microsoft 365 skills are a plus.