Medical Assistant

Upperline Health • Athens, TN

1d • 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 Athens, Tennessee clinic and includes a range of clinical and administrative duties. The Medical Assistant should be flexible, collaborative, eager to learn, and able to solve problems. Podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience are advantageous.

The position includes patient intake and care, assisting a podiatric physician, maintaining and sterilizing clinical spaces and equipment, supporting Upperline Plus patients, coordinating care, and traveling to nearby clinics when needed. The work combines desk-based computer tasks with direct interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.

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 strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to lift more than 5 lbs.
• Ability to perform work that may involve extended periods of standing.

Nice To Haves

• Podiatry or orthopedic clinic experience is preferred.
• X-ray experience is a plus.
• Clinical care coordination or care management experience is ideal.
• Previous experience assisting or providing care to the geriatric patient population is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service is highly preferred.

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 histories and the history of present illness.
• Take vital signs 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.
• Perform daily administrative tasks, including 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.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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