Village Podiatry Centers Hiring for Medical Assistant Job at Carrollwood, FL Full Time

Position Summary:

* Athenahealth a plus

The primary objective of the MA is to assist the physician with all aspects of patient care, as well as represent the company in a professional and courteous manner. The position primarily involves supporting the Doctor and assisting the patients in a manner consistent with a pleasurable clinic experience, accurate information, and positive patient outcome.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Entrusted with handling confidential information, material and abide by HIPAA guidelines.
• Escort patients to and from treatment rooms, distribute health information and collect lab specimens.
• Ensures all new-patient forms and charts are completed prior to consultation with the Podiatrist and reviews medical history.
• Check vital signs: height/weight, administers medications, removes socks/shoes/dressings, perform Xrays.
• Handle Rx refill duties.
• Reviews instructions with patients: orthotic agreements, consent forms, etc.
• Clean rooms after each treatment: disinfect countertops, disinfect/sterilize used instruments, sweep floor, etc.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Maintains customer-service orientation at all times.
• Records billing information of services rendered.

Other Training, Skills, Certifications, & Key Competencies:

• High School graduate and formal training from a vocational school or equivalent
• 2+ years prior medical experience in a similar clinical setting; work with a Podiatrist preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to interact positively with other staff members
• Working knowledge of electronic health records and MS Office (word, outlook) etc.
• Athenahealth a PLUS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 – $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care
• Surgery
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location