Medical Assistant

InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists • Supply, NC

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About The Position

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 processes and performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds.
• Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, and manual finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow the patient intake and rooming workflow in place at the practice.
• Record patient vital signs and medical statistics for MIPS.
• Assist with reviewing medication histories and updating medication lists.
• Use standard precautions and comply with applicable practice policies and regulatory agency standards.
• Take vital signs and detailed medical histories and document them using E.M.R. technology.
• Assist with patient inquiries about prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorizations as needed.
• Monitor inventory and stock medical supplies and 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 and sterilize surgical equipment.
• Set up procedures and prepare rooms for patient care.
• Communicate with doctors 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