Medical Assistant

Balance Health • Suffolk, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

1Foot 2 Foot, powered by Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI), is hiring a Medical Assistant to work alongside physicians and assist with patient care. The role includes collecting basic vital signs, preparing treatment rooms and patients for examinations, verifying and updating patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling follow-up appointments. The Medical Assistant also helps manage patient schedules and supports office operations.

The position is primarily based at the Harbour View office, with regular travel between the Harbour View and Hillpoint offices as needed. Local travel to other locations within the assigned geographic region may also be required, and occasional travel outside that region may be needed to support organizational coverage. Reliable transportation is required. Medical Assistants are cross-trained to cover front desk activities when needed. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification; two years in a healthcare position is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures, such as dressing a wound.
• Strong communication and active-listening skills.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between assigned sites.
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Higher or continuing education is a plus.
• Two years in a healthcare position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records.
• Collect basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examinations.
• Sterilize instruments and set up trays for in-office procedures.
• Manage medical supplies and materials and work with the operational leader to order inventory.
• Take x-rays.
• Cover front desk activities when needed.
• Support the physician and team with patient care activities and other duties.
• Help manage patient schedules and schedule patients’ next appointments.
• Travel between assigned sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• FSA.
• Generous PTO program.
• 401(k) with a 3% match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED