Medical Assistant - Podiatry

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

8h•$25 - $35

About The Position

ABOUT US: Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE: The Medical Assistant- Podiatry will support podiatry providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses to deliver excellent patient-centered foot and ankle care within a dynamic team environment. This role will communicate with patients and perform clinical services to ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced podiatry setting. Please note, this opportunity will follow the podiatry provider to the following sites: Eastside A, Riverside FQHC, Arlanza.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.

Nice To Haves

One year medical assistant experience preferred
Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred
Intermediate computer and data entry skills
Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers
Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines
Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care
Exemplify compassion to patients and team members
Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Farsi, or English/Arabic preferred - must be able to pass Language Proficiency Test if bilingual skills are needed
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 15lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients and performs podiatric clinical care services
Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information, including foot/ankle pain, wound status, mobility, and medical history
Prepares patients for podiatry examinations, procedures, and minor surgical interventions
Assists with podiatric procedures such as nail avulsions, callus and wound care, ulcer treatments, and injections as directed
Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs as applicable
Applies and removes podiatric dressings, compression wraps, and protective padding as directed
Provides patient education on foot care, wound care, diabetic foot management, post-procedure care, and use of orthotics
Ensures exam and procedure rooms are stocked, cleaned, and properly set up for podiatry examinations and treatments
Monitors patient comfort and safety before, during, and after podiatric procedures
Coordinates podiatry provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care
Escorts patients to and from exam and treatment rooms and assists with positioning as needed
Ensures providers have all pertinent information required for each patient visit, including diagnostic images, labs, prior visit notes, and required screenings
Prepares and maintains podiatry equipment and instruments for daily use (e.g., sterilization, procedure trays)
Assists the podiatry provider with documentation, patient flow, and clinic efficiency
Collaborate with other providers and care teams in general medicine, wound care, diabetes management, and specialty departments as needed
Utilizes electronic health records to order, process, and document podiatry treatment plans for patients as directed by the provider
Documents podiatry procedures, wound assessments, treatments performed, and patient progress as directed
Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse
Schedules for podiatry follow-up visits, wound care appointments, imaging, and referrals as directed
Provides patients with requested documents after reviewing to ensure forms are complete, accurate, and executed by the provider
Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance
Maintains accurate logs for supplies, instruments, infection control, and sterilization standards