What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Front and Back Office position at Star Foot and Ankle Specialists?
We are a 2 provider podiatry practice looking for an experienced front/back office medical assistant. We are looking for someone with at least 2 years medical office experience in private practice. We are looking for someone who has a good work ethic and provides excellent patient care.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities
- Greeting, rooming, and triaging patients
- Obtaining vital signs and a thorough medical history
- Inputting medical history as well as chief complaints into EMR
- Preparing equipment and injections for podiatric physician
- Ensuring patient rooms are clean and equipped
- Providing compassionate care to patients
- Working with office manager to ensure inventory is up to date
- Answering and directing phone calls
- Ensuring medication refills are done on a timely basis
- Requesting medical records as needed
- Ensuring referrals and medical records are sent out in a timely manner
- Providing referrals and orders to patients as instructed
- Assisting in casting and orthotic scanning
- Ensuring instrumentation is sterilized
- Cross training at the front desk
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Degree
- Experience with EMR
- Spanish speaking a Plus
- BLS/CPR certified
- Minimum 1 Year front or back office medical experience a MUST
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
- Xray certification preferred but can obtain after hiring
- Prefer podiatric/ortho experience however not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Podiatry
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frisco, TX 75034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19