Certified Medical Assistant Podiatry and Primary Care

CareSouth • Baton Rouge, LA

60d

About The Position

SUMMARY: Assists providers and patients in receiving high quality, patient-centered care; actively works to create and maintain a professional, positive patient experience. This position will work within the podiatry department as well as primary care. The CMA must be knowledgeable of skills relating to podiatric care to be able to prepare and assist the podiatrist with the patient.

Requirements

• Must possess a certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Must have some experience working within the podiatric field.
• Must have knowledge and experience using Electronic Health Records; must have strong computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Visual acuity - always
• Hand – eye coordination – always
• Must have hand dexterity for fine manipulation
• Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs., Pushing, Pulling - sometimes
• Stooping, Bending, and Standing - sometimes
• Walking- frequent; short distances

Responsibilities

• Assists providers and patients in receiving high quality, patient-centered care
• Actively works to create and maintain a professional, positive patient experience
• Knowledgeable of skills relating to podiatric care to be able to prepare and assist the podiatrist with the patient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed