Medical Assistant

Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia•Lithonia, GA

12d

About The Position

The podiatry Medical Assistant specializes in ankle and foot care and supports the efficient operation of the clinic’s back office. The role combines patient preparation and clinical assistance with office, supply, and equipment tasks. Medical assistants prepare patients for examinations, record vitals and medical history in Epic, escort patients, assist the physician with procedures, and carry out assigned treatments such as injections, casting, strapping, debridement, dressing changes, and X-rays. They also support surgery scheduling, patient communications, documentation, inventory, instrument processing, and clinic cleaning. The work requires frequent patient interaction and use of computers, as well as standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and lifting. Duties include assisting patients with mobility and transfers, handling medical supplies and equipment, performing instrument sterilization, and maintaining clean and stocked treatment areas. Light travel to other offices may be required for business needs. Duties may change, and employees must follow organizational policies, the code of conduct, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with patients and clinic staff.
Ability to use a computer and keyboard for extended periods and to type.
Ability to sit for at least an hour at a time and stand and walk for up to 20 minutes at a time.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, reach, squat, and kneel as needed for job duties.
Ability to lift up to 5–10 pounds for basic office tasks and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to assist patients with transfers and support limbs during procedures or casting.
Ability to handle supplies and equipment, including boxes weighing over 50 pounds, with required maneuvering and unpacking.
Ability to lift and move a full basin weighing approximately 20 pounds and handle a 10-pound radiograph sensor.
Ability to maintain concentration and dexterity when preparing sterile trays, assisting with procedures, and handling medications.
Ability to accurately record patient complaints, histories, medication lists, and vitals in a timely manner.
Ability to travel to other offices when required for business needs.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience.
Medical Assistant certification.
Epic experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by taking vitals and recording medical history in Epic.
Escort patients to and from examination rooms and assist them in and out of treatment chairs.
Comply with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Schedule surgeries by coordinating with surgical centers, confirming times with patients, and preparing charts, pre-admission forms, and consent forms.
Assist the physician with procedures and give injections as directed.
Cast for orthotics and apply below-knee casts, Low-Dye strapping, and Unna boots.
Perform nail debridement and callus/corn debridement.
Perform dressing changes and X-rays.
Document phone calls, return patient messages, complete in-baskets, and update logs.
Order, sort, store, and replenish supplies; restock examination rooms.
Clean examination areas, set up instruments and equipment, and clean the sterilizer.
Process instruments by rinsing, cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing them.
Unpack medical product and supply deliveries and place items in appropriate supply cabinets.
Draw and deliver medications to treatment rooms, measuring doses accurately.
Maintain back-office supplies and clean clinic areas, including treatment rooms and waiting areas.
Remove and dispose of trash and replace trash bags.
Assist front-office staff when needed and perform manual insurance verifications.
Travel to other offices when required for business needs.