Medical Asst Podiatry

Finger Lakes Health • Geneva, NY

11d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant in Podiatry provides care under the supervision of the Physician. The role obtains vital signs, performs foot x-rays, and gathers relevant medical information for entry into the electronic medical record (EMR). The Medical Assistant also performs front-end clerical operations for the practice, including reception, scheduling, check-out, and answering phones.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• BLS certification required through RQI.
• Successfully complete a New York State-approved podiatry x-ray course within 6 months of hire.
• Prior experience in a physician's office or other medical setting, or completion of an accredited school for Medical Assistants.
• Demonstrate assessment skills for both adults and children.
• Working knowledge of emergency intervention and available resources.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and deal with the public professionally and courteously.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and support teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants.
• Certification obtained from a Medical Assistant School licensed by New York State.
• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant in a podiatry practice.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of the Physician.
• Obtain vital signs.
• Perform x-rays of the foot.
• Obtain relevant medical information and record it in the EMR.
• Perform practice clerical operations, including reception, scheduling, check-out, and answering phones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED