What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers?
Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers is a growing company with 8 locations and 8 doctors looking for a Medical Assistant to serve our Columbia and Spring Hill office locations.
The ideal candidate is a go getter with proven MA experience and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The medical assistant performs both administrative and clinical tasks to support the work of the physician as they provide care to patients in the clinics.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and prepare them for examinations and interview patients about their medical histories, pain level, and/or progress being made between appointments.
- Assist physicians during patient examinations.
- Help patients understand medical treatments and therapies.
- Answer patient calls and act as a liaison between patients and physicians.
- Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding patient administration of medical therapies and medications.
- Perform administrative tasks relating to patient care such as, arranging for lab services, arranging for hospital admissions, and scheduling appointments.
- Enter and update patient records into EMR.
- Maintain and organize patient information on surgeries and all other patient information packets.
- Clean and prepare all patient rooms, sterilize equipment, and re-stock rooms daily.
- Check machines for proper functioning and clean machines according to the office procedures.
Role Specific Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and doctors
- Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
- Ability to commute to both our Columbia and Spring Hill offices.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of experience working as a medical assistant.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record, experience with eClinical Works is a plus.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, TN 38401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18