Podiatry Medical Assistant - Hands-on Patient Care

Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic; Charlottesville (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 in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our podiatry practice. You will work alongside our physicians, providing hands-on patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting, with hands-on and ongoing clinical training.

Ideal candidates have MA training or 1+ year experience, are detail-oriented, and excel at communication and teamwork while traveling between local office locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Strong communication, teamwork and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vitals, update histories, record medications/allergies in 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

Strong communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Patient-focused

Microsoft 365

Travel between offices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 1+ year clinical experience

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

US Foot & Ankle Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our podiatry practice. You will work alongside our physicians, providing hands-on patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting, with hands-on and ongoing clinical training.

Ideal candidates have MA training or 1+ year experience, are detail-oriented, and excel at communication and teamwork while traveling between local office locations as needed.