CMA/MA – Podiatry

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Looking for an immediate full-time Medical Assistant to work in fast-paced podiatry physician office. General description: This position is responsible for ensuring patients are cared for in a timely manner prior to seeing the physician. It is the responsibility of the employee to provide all appropriate patient information available for the provider prior to the encounter. Major duties and responsibilities: It will be the responsibility of the clinical staff to pull patients back, obtain vitals, document medical history and reason for visit. The employee will be responsible for triaging patient phone calls, refilling prescriptions, and basic patient care responsibilities. The employee will be available to assist with in-office procedures and treatments (injections, swabs, etc.) Minor duties and responsibilities: Answering incoming calls, assisting patients to schedule and reschedule/appointments, directing phone calls to appropriate staff. Translation services may be utilized if the coordinator is bilingual. The assistant will cross train to be able to fill any other staff position if the need arises. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma/GED required. Certified/registered medical assistant certification are preferred Experience: Prior MA/LVN experience preferred. Key Competencies: General computer skills, typing skills, communication skills Traits needed for success: Punctuality, Efficiency, Triage, Good communication skills, Dynamism, Reliability Expectation: It is the expectation that every employee of this clinic will show up on time, ready to work, display a positive attitude, work hard and treat patients and coworkers with kindness and respect. The employee should expect to be treated with dignity and respect and to always be treated fairly. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 7am-5pm Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour Medical specialties: Podiatry Primary Care Wound Care Schedule: Monday to Friday Work setting: In-person Office Ability to commute/relocate: Abilene, TX 79606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required) Work Location: In person