Float Medical Assistant

Upperline Health • Gainesville, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Float Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. The position is based at the Gainesville, Georgia facility, with travel to clinics in Lawrenceville, Dacula, Buford, Cumming, and Duluth. The Medical Assistant supports physicians with clinical and administrative tasks and must be flexible, collaborative, and eager to learn. Podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience are beneficial.

Day-to-day work includes desk-based computer work and direct interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The role involves extended periods of standing and lifting more than five pounds. The work environment is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise.

Upperline Health describes itself as the nation’s largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound, and vascular care. Its interdisciplinary teams coordinate treatment for patients’ immediate and long-term health needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience working in an EMR; athenahealth is preferred.
• Effective communication, excellent grammar, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift more than five pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience is preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience is ideal.
• Previous experience assisting or providing care to the geriatric patient population is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and ensure they are ready and comfortable for physician 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 needed.
• 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 telephone outreach and engage 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 clinics to provide support as needed.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by Upperline Health.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.
• Comprehensive benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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