What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Family Footcare?
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Family Footcare is looking for new team members to join our rapidly growing podiatry practice. This position requires an energetic, organized individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
About Family Footcare: Family Footcare opened in 1990 and has since expanded its practice to 3 doctors and 3 locations across Connecticut. Their offices are located in Danbury, Naugatuck & Southbury. Family Footcare is up to date with the latest medical technologies including electronic medical records as well as many state-of-the-art diagnostic tools right in the office! Family Footcare offers treatment for all foot and ankle conditions.
What it’s Like to Work Here: Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent patient care even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in an industry-low turnover rate. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us!
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Escorting patients from the waiting room to examination rooms.
- Performing all necessary intake and documentation of information including vital signs, current medications, allergies, current PCP and pharmacy, etc.
- Transcribing and updating information in patient records.
- Ensuring that appropriate trays are set up and in place for minor procedures.
- Overseeing efficient and clean turnover of exam rooms and equipment.
- Contacting pharmacies with new prescriptions or refills as needed.
- Providing instructions to patients regarding essential information related to the use of braces, bandages, dressings, etc. prior to departure.
- Performing clerical work associated with patient care, preparing and organizing patient charts for assigned providers.
- Monitoring and ordering an inventory of exam room supplies needed in order to run the patient rooms.
- Scanning patient paperwork.
- Keeping patient rooms and waiting rooms tidy.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma, (or GED). Prior medical experience is a plus. Superior customer service, interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with physicians, staff, visitors, patients, and family members. Must be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. Applicants must have knowledge of core computer programs and an aptitude for working with new systems and medical record software.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health savings account
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20