Medical Assistant

Upperline Health•Douglas, GA

11h

About The Position

Upperline Health Florida is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. The role is based at the Douglas clinic and includes a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Candidates should be flexible problem solvers who are eager to take on varied responsibilities. Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience and x-ray experience are preferred or valued.

Requirements

Previous Medical Assistant experience.
Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous experience working with an EMR; athena EMR is preferred.
Effective communication skills, including excellent grammar and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional customer service orientation and an empathetic, compassionate, professional demeanor in each interaction.
Demonstrated experience as a motivated and dedicated team member with a stable work history.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience.
X-ray experience.
Experience with athena EMR.

Responsibilities

Place patients in exam rooms and ensure they are ready and comfortable for their appointments.
Complete exam intake, including reviewing patients’ medical, social, and surgical histories and history of present illness.
Ensure accurate charting for the physician.
Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician, including taking and developing x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required.
Perform daily administrative tasks, such as stocking 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 instruments daily.
Satisfy and appropriately document required MIPS quality measures.