What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant and X-Ray Technician position at Podiatry Health Services?
We are looking for a medical assistant to work in a busy Podiatry practice.
The position requires someone who can handle multiple responsibilities and enjoys interacting with patients.
This is a customer service focus position as you will be the first person the patients meet, so you must enjoy working with people, communicate with them clearly and keep your cool with difficult people.
Must be available Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm.
Responsibilities:
- This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
- Answer incoming calls by welcoming patients with a professional, upbeat, friendly attitude.
- Assist in registering and setting patient appointments for patients.
- Greet and check-in patients as they arrive at the office.
- Make sure all patients documents, including prior records, referrals, medications list, lab results and x-ray imaging results are properly document on the patient’s chart at least 2 days prior the appointment.
- Interview patients and document basic medical history, medications, family history, purpose of the visit, and other aspects as required by the physician(s).
- Measure and document vital signs in the electronic medical record.
- Call in prescriptions, request, coordinate and follow-up on pre-authorization for medications and procedures.
- Facilitate scheduling of diagnostic tests - faxing orders and following up on results.
- Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
- Cleans and disinfects rooms, tables, beds, and equipment, with sanitary supplies between patients and end of the day.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
- Assist the physician(s) practice administrator and office coordinator in other clinical and administrative duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- EHR/EMR system experience - required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred.
- Technology oriented and able to adapt to new technologies.
- Dependable, honest, and caring personality.
- Professional appearance
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
- Podiatry
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20