Certified Medical Assistant - Front Office

About the role

In Step Podiatry Center is expanding and seeks to add a Medical Assistant to their team. The ideal candidate will greet patients politely, promptly, professionally, and helpfully. They will also collect patient co-pays/balances, answer phones, schedule appointments, update patient information, and scan and enter insurance cards and medical records into the EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and taking vitals.
• Collecting H&P information.
• Obtaining consent and assisting in minor procedures and surgeries.
• Maintaining inventory.
• Disinfecting and autoclaving instruments.
• Taking xrays (training provided).
• Preparing labs and giving results.
• Cleaning rooms.
• Answering phones in a pleasant manner and dealing with patients' needs promptly.
• Updating patient demographic and clinical information in the practice management system.
• Verifying patient insurance benefits and keeping track of insurance authorizations/referrals.

Requirements

• Great communication and multitasking skills.
• Energetic, friendly, fast learner, and great with patients.
• Two years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Dependable.
• AthenaHealth experience a plus.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Pay

$18 - $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs, typically Monday through Friday, with some weekend work required.