Medical Assistant 2

About the role

Jersey Shore Podiatric Association, a division of US Foot & Ankle Specialists, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant 2 to join our team. In this role, you'll provide hands-on clinical support to our physicians while helping ensure patients receive exceptional care. This position also provides front desk coverage as needed, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced medical office.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams
• Assist providers with injections, wound care, nail care, minor procedures, and in-office surgeries
• Apply DME, strappings, and pads; take X-rays; prepare and submit lab specimens
• Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage provider calendars, and handle patient check-in/out
• Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays and patient balances
• Maintain and update patient records through scanning, faxing, and data entry
• Support billing follow-ups, orthotics tracking, and end-of-day documentation
• Travel to clinic locations to provide coverage as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience
• CMA or RMA certification
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills
• Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
• Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments

Pay

$20–$22 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays