Float Medical Assistant

Upperline Health • Fayetteville, GA

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About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Float Medical Assistant to support physicians delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. The role is based at the Fayetteville, Georgia facility, with travel to clinics in Stockbridge, Tucker, and Macon. The Medical Assistant supports physicians with clinical and administrative tasks and must be a flexible problem solver and collaborative team member who is eager to learn. Podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience are beneficial.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation is required.
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience.
• X-ray experience.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience.
• Previous experience assisting or providing care to the geriatric patient population.
• Previous experience working in an EMR, preferably athenahealth.
• Exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and ensure they are ready and comfortable for their appointments.
• Complete exam intake, including review of medical, social, and surgical histories and the history of present illness.
• Take patient vitals and complete required documentation in the clinic EMR, athenahealth.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician, including taking x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required.
• Perform daily administrative tasks, such as restocking exam rooms and disposing of exam-room trash.
• Clean and sterilize exam and x-ray rooms after each patient visit and at the end of each day.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Conduct health assessments and complete visits with Upperline Plus patients.
• Conduct telephonic outreach and engagement with Upperline Plus patients to coordinate ongoing preventative care.
• Coordinate care, including requesting medical records, managing orders, scheduling appointments, and managing patient care referrals.
• Travel to surrounding-area clinics to provide support when needed.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by Upperline Health.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.
• Work-life balance with regular weekday clinic hours.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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