Medical Assistant

Upperline Health•Bel Air, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Upperline Health is a coordinated lower-extremity healthcare organization specializing in early intervention and care management for patients at risk of complications. The Medical Assistant supports physicians in delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. The role works across the Catonsville, Columbia, and Glen Burnie clinics in Maryland and includes a varied mix of clinical and administrative tasks. Candidates should be flexible, compassionate problem solvers; podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience and x-ray experience are advantageous.

Requirements

Previous Medical Assistant experience.
Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous experience working in an EMR.
Effective communication skills, with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional customer-service orientation and an empathetic, compassionate, and professional demeanor in every interaction.
Demonstrated motivation and dedication as a 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.