Podiatry Medical Assistant - Hands-On Patient Care

US Foot & Ankle Specialists; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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 join our growing podiatry practice in Raleigh. You will work closely with our podiatrists, providing hands-on patient care, taking vitals, and supporting procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

We offer hands-on and ongoing clinical training, with opportunities to grow skills in medical terminology, care coordination, and patient education within a collaborative team environment.

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.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to travel between local office locations as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and 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.]
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Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Patient focus

Travel between offices

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion or 1+ year clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our growing podiatry practice in Raleigh. You will work closely with our podiatrists, providing hands-on patient care, taking vitals, and supporting procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

We offer hands-on and ongoing clinical training, with opportunities to grow skills in medical terminology, care coordination, and patient education within a collaborative team environment.