Medical Assistant

US Foot & Ankle Specialists

  • Cheshire, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Part-time
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Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Allergiesunmatched
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Depth Perceptionunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Diabetesunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Durable Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Laboratory Managementunmatched
  • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Material Movingunmatched
  • Medical Assistanceunmatched
  • Medical Officeunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Surgical Nursingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Typingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

Description

The Medical Assistant provides essential support and administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the patients in a fast-paced doctor’s office. This person will be involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the Physician in all minor in office procedures.

 

Medical Assistant Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): 

  • Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures
  • Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR
  • Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services (nail care, callus removal, diabetic shoe fitting)
  • Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education
  • Manage lab specimens, complete insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions as directed
  • Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service
  • Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies
  • Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance

Medical Assistant Required Skills and Experience: 

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience
  • CMA or RMA certification preferred
  • Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes (preferred)
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment
  • Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused
  • Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Medical Assistant Benefits Offered

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

Medical Assistant Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must 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

Numbers & Facts

LocationCheshire, CT
Job TypePart-time

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