Medical Assistant

InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists • Supply, NC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians with patient care, patient triage during office visits, documentation, clerical and organizational tasks, appointment scheduling, and maintaining medical records. The role involves daily interaction with patients while assisting physicians with examinations and treatments. The Medical Assistant follows the practice’s patient intake and rooming procedures and performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Manual finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Recognized or certified as a CMA, MOA, or RMA.

Responsibilities

• Follow the patient intake and rooming procedures in place at the practice.
• Record patient vital signs and medical statistics for MIPS.
• Review medication history and update medication lists.
• Use standard precautions and comply with applicable practice policies and regulatory agency standards.
• Take vital signs and detailed medical histories, documenting them using E.M.R. technology.
• Assist with patient inquiries regarding prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization.
• Monitor inventory and stock medical supplies, emergency medications, and equipment specific to the practice setting.
• Track and log ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests and ensure the provider receives all test results.
• Measure, fit, and dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
• Take X-rays using digital or traditional X-ray machines and handle X-ray chemicals.
• Autoclave sterilization of surgical equipment.
• Set up procedures and prepare rooms for patient care.
• Communicate with the doctor and front office staff to support efficient care.
• Assist with wound care and post-operative care.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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