Medical Assistant
Company: Us Foot & Ankle Specialists
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant provides essential support and
administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the
patients in a fast-paced doctors 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
Required Skills and Experience:High School Diploma/ GED
equivalent6+ months of customer service experience requiredPrevious
healthcare experience preferredAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with patients, other employees, and
the publicKnowledge about health insurance, pre-authorization,
insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9
codes preferredMust have excellent customer service skillsAble to
work in a fast-paced and demanding work environmentMust demonstrate
a strong work ethic and maintain professionalism at all timesMust
have a team mentality, flexibility and willingness to learnThe
ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and work under
pressure is the key to success in this position, which also
requires attention to detail and a commitment to achieving
consistent customer satisfaction.The ability to uphold HIPAA
compliance is mandatory.Must exercise good judgment and
discretionTechnologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office
products including:Google WorkspaceWordExcelMedical Assistant
Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be
assigned):Greet patients and escort them to the treatment room,
making sure patients are comfortable and preparing the feet for an
exam by the physician.Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close
and clean exam rooms at end of dayCount instruments in treatment
rooms at the end of each session (AM & PM)Flexibility to work with
multiple doctors and their varying practice stylesDispense all
DMEApply pads and/or adhesive strappings as neededPerform X-rays
and digital radiographyComplete pre-authorizationsComplete the
rapid health indicatorObtain or review a patient's medical history,
current medications and allergies. Record any changes in their
medical condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re:
their current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this
information into EMRSet-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart
procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.Prep nail care
patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric
grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floorMeasure and fit
patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold insertsPrepare lab specimens
(including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick
upClean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change
cold sterile solutions monthlyReplenish inventory of back office
supplies and DME items, restocking drawers and rooms dailyAssist in
surgeries and minor proceduresClean-up after surgery dirty drapes,
wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop
floor scrub, clean, autoclave instrumentsChange post-op dressings,
remove suturesCall post-op patients the day following surgery,
complete Follow-up sheetReview information sheets with patients as
neededWrites and faxes prescriptionsMedical Assistant Physical
Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to
write, type or operate office equipment. The employee is
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee is
required to perform repetitive motions, including reaching above
the head, and typing. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50
pounds and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position
performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissues
as well as cleaning solvents and other chemicals. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.#USFASEqual Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by
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