Medical Assistant

Upperline Health•Little River, SC

11d

About The Position

Upperline Health Florida is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Medical Assistant to assist physicians in delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. This position works in Upperline Health’s Myrtle Beach clinics and supports physicians with clinical and administrative tasks. The role calls for a multitalented, flexible problem solver who is eager to take on complex problems and tasks. Podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience are preferred or considered a plus.

Requirements

Previous Medical Assistant experience.
Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous experience working in an EMR.
Effective communication skills, including excellent grammar and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional customer service orientation, with an empathetic, compassionate, and 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, including 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.