Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Upperline Health • Munster, IN

3d • 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 position is part-time and primarily based in Munster, Indiana, with occasional travel to surrounding clinics if needed. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties, supports patient care under a podiatric physician’s direction, and coordinates preventative and ongoing care for Upperline Plus patients. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and eager to learn. Podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience are advantageous.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective communication, excellent grammar, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience.
• X-ray experience.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience.
• Experience assisting or providing care to geriatric patients.
• Previous experience working with an EMR, preferably athenahealth.
• Exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and ensure they are ready and comfortable for physician appointments.
• Complete exam intake, including reviewing medical, social, and surgical history and the history of present illness.
• Record vital signs and 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 needed.
• Complete daily administrative tasks, such as restocking 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 equipment.
• Conduct health assessments and complete visits with Upperline Plus patients.
• Contact and engage Upperline Plus patients by telephone 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

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Work-life balance with regular weekday clinic hours.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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