Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Clinic, Back Office
Status: Full Time
Company Standards
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are held to the following
standards:
· Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
· Interact professionally with other employees, patients, and suppliers.
· Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
· Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Position Purpose
A podiatry medical assistant is one whom specializes in ankle and foot care. Medical assistants keep the medical office running efficiently and take on many tasks.
Responsibilities and Duties Clinical
· Prepares patients for examination by taking vitals; recording medical history into Epic
· Escorting patients to and from exam rooms
· Complying with OSHA and HIPPA regulations
· Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical centers; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
· Help the physician with procedures
· Give patients injections as directed by the physician
· Casting for Orthotics
· Applying Below knee cast
· Appling Low Dying strapping to feet
· Appling Unna Boots
· Performing Nail Debridement
· Performing Callus/Corn debridement
· Dressing changes
· Performing X-Rays
· Documenting phone calls
· Updating Logs
Administrative
A podiatry medical assistant's responsibilities may include ordering, sorting, storing supplies and restocking exam rooms. Cleaning exam areas, setting up instruments and equipment and cleaning the sterilizer. Greeting patients, answering the office phones, performing data entry and scheduling appointments, assisting front office staff if and when needed and manual insurance verifications. Any other duties determined appropriate by management.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Special Position Requirements
Light travel to other offices may be required for business needs.
Preferences
At least one (1) year of experience preferred, Medical Assistant Certification is preferred, Epic experience is preferred.
Work Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and squat. Employee duties will frequently require computer usage including the ability to type as well as verbally communicate with patients and co-workers. Occasional lifting up to 30lbs. Assist patients in and out of the patient chair with support with other staff members.
Acknowledgment
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization's policies and procedures, code of conduct, etc. Additionally, adherence to the code of conduct, timely reporting of any issues, and completion of compliance training is a condition of employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80220: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person