Medical Assistant

Upperline Health • Smyrna, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering complex health services in a clinic setting. The role is primarily based at the Smyrna, Georgia clinic and includes clinical and administrative support. Candidates should be flexible problem solvers and collaborative team members who are eager to learn. Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience and x-ray experience are beneficial.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience working in an EMR; athenahealth is preferred.
• Effective communication, excellent grammar, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience.
• X-ray experience.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience.
• Previous experience assisting or providing care to the geriatric patient population.
• Exceptional customer service 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 history and the history of present illness.
• Take vitals and complete required documentation in the clinic EMR, athenahealth.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician, including taking x-rays and assisting in the exam room as required.
• Restock exam rooms and dispose of exam room trash.
• Clean and sterilize exam and x-ray rooms after each patient visit and at the end of each day.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Conduct health assessments and complete visits with Upperline Plus patients.
• Conduct telephonic outreach and engagement with Upperline Plus patients to coordinate ongoing preventative care.
• Coordinate care, including requesting medical records, managing orders, scheduling appointments, and managing patient care referrals.
• Travel to surrounding area clinics to provide support if needed.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by Upperline Health.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Regular weekday clinic hours supporting work-life balance.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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