Description

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.

Requirements

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.

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

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