MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Balance HealthCA, United States

21 hours ago

Salary

$19.00–$23.00 hourly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists is an innovative podiatry practice in Orange County that fosters a warm environment where our focus is on a commitment to patient education and treatment options are discussed in an open conversation. We have 2 convenient locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills.

Our team is looking for a hard-working medical assistant who will work with the physicians and other members of the practice by performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties. This person will work to fulfill patient needs and ensure smooth patient flow within the practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Greet patients on the phone and in person
Place patients in the exam rooms
Take vital signs of patients
Assist and setup up for examination, treatment, and procedures
Keep accurate patient files
Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
Take inventory as needed
Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
Maintain HIPAA
Additional clinical and administrative duties as required

Requirements

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision

Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound

Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties

Customer services skills

Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training

EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus

Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

Physical Requirements

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is proud to be an affirmative action employer and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and, depth perception

Must be able to lift / carry up to 25 lbs.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONS :

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision about the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.

Benefits of Working with Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialists

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

Generous PTO Program

401k with a 4% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

To find out more, visit https : / / www.artisanfootandankle.com /

Salary Description

19-$23