Medical Assistant - FLOAT

Upperline Health • Valdosta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Float Medical Assistant to assist physicians in delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. The Medical Assistant will cover Valdosta, Fitzgerald, Douglas, and Waycross as needed and support physicians with clinical and administrative tasks. The position calls for a flexible problem solver and collaborative team player who is eager to learn and address challenges. Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience and X-ray experience are preferred.

Upperline Health is a provider group focused on lower extremity, wound, and vascular care. Its care model coordinates patients among physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers to address immediate and long-term health needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience working in an EMR; athenahealth EMR is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, excellent grammar, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer-service orientation, with an empathetic, compassionate, and professional demeanor in every 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

• Medical Assistant certification.
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience.
• X-ray experience.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and ensure they are ready and comfortable for their appointments.
• Complete exam intake, including reviewing medical, social, and surgical histories and the 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.
• Complete and document required quality measures and audits.
• Travel to surrounding-area clinics to provide support as needed.
• Support connections between patients and the extended care team, including Nurse Practitioners and Care Navigators, when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Competitive compensation with an opportunity to earn a monthly team bonus based on clinic metrics tied to the company’s mission and quality patient care.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Regular weekday clinic hours to support work-life balance.
• Supportive regional and corporate teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed