Medical Assistant

Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia LLC•Thomaston, GA

12d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports a podiatry clinic by preparing patients for examination, assisting the physician with procedures, and helping maintain efficient back-office operations. Duties include taking and recording vitals and medical histories in Epic, escorting patients, assisting with injections and podiatric treatments, performing X-rays, and handling patient messages and documentation. The role also involves surgery scheduling and preparation, inventory and supply management, instrument cleaning and sterilization, and keeping treatment areas clean. Light travel to other offices may be required for business needs. The position involves frequent patient interaction and hands-on clinical support, including casting and bandaging, nail and callus/corn debridement, dressing changes, medication preparation, and assisting with patient transfers. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, stooping, and lifting. The description notes occasional lifting up to 30 pounds, handling deliveries and equipment weighing over 50 pounds, and assisting with limbs or patients as needed. Duties may change, and employees are expected to comply with organizational policies, the code of conduct, and compliance training requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.
Ability to assist with patient transfers and handle medical supplies and equipment as described.
Ability to use a computer and keyboard for extended periods and communicate professionally with patients and clinic staff.
Ability to accurately record patient histories and vitals and handle medication preparation with precision.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience preferred.
Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination by taking vitals and recording medical history in Epic.
Escort patients to and from exam rooms.
Comply with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Schedule surgeries by coordinating with surgical centers, confirming times with patients, and preparing charts, pre-admission forms, and consent forms.
Assist the physician with procedures.
Give patients injections as directed by the physician.
Cast for orthotics and apply below-knee casts, low-dye strapping, and Unna boots.
Perform nail debridement and callus/corn debridement.
Perform dressing changes.
Perform X-rays.
Document phone calls, return patient messages, and complete in-baskets.
Update logs.
Order, sort, store, and restock supplies and exam rooms.
Clean exam areas and set up instruments and equipment; clean the sterilizer and process instruments.
Assist front-office staff as needed, including answering phones, data entry, scheduling appointments, and manual insurance verifications.
Assist with patient transfers and positioning, including helping patients into and out of treatment chairs.
Maintain and clean back-office areas, including wiping down rooms and disposing of trash.
Perform other duties determined appropriate by management.