Medical Assistant

Balance Health•Norton Shores, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Foot and Ankle Specialists of West Michigan is powered by Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI) has been considered one of the innovative world leaders in the enhancement and improvement of care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFAI has experienced phenomenal development, as our family expands, we stand by our core values, which include integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition and innovation. LOCATION: This position is based in our Norton Shores office as the Medical Assistant but may be required to travel to other locations within your assigned geographic region. REPORTS TO: Practice Operations Manager POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside the physician and assist with patient care. This includes taking basic vital signs, preparing the room, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment. The Medical Assistant will also help manage the patient's schedule and assist with office duties.

Requirements

2 years in a healthcare field preferred.
High school diploma or GED required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Committed to continuous performance improvement
Patient-focused with the ability to work independently
Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Patient-focused
Proven ability to prioritize and organize
This role will be assigned to cover a geographic area; however, you may be required to occasionally travel outside of your assigned regional area to support the other regional coverage needs of the organization.
The role must have reliable transportation and be able to travel from site to site, as assigned.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records
Gather basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse
Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam
Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays
Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory
Take x-rays
Perform administrative tasks and become cross-trained on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities.