Busy podiatry office seeks a full-time Medical Assistant. This is a full-time position split between two office locations: North Hills and Monroeville. Weeks are usually split four days in the North Hills office and one day in the Monroeville office. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, assists the doctor as well as complete daily office work. X-ray certification is preferred. The applicant MUST be willing to complete training in X-ray certification.
Average weekly schedule is Monday through Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 12:00 noon; times vary
Hours vary based on the daily patient schedules.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Assist the doctors with patients, including in-office surgeries and procedures
Room patients, including updating History & Physical exams and medication lists
Document all patient contacts.
Handle medically oriented telephone calls
Take x-rays (once trained and certified)
Process any patient issues, including, but not limited to insurance authorizations, reviewing lab work, establishing home health services and completing forms.
Clean, inventory and stock exam rooms.
The above description describes the general nature and scope of the position. Additional related duties and responsibilities may be required.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Formal medical assistant training or experience preferred, but not required
X-ray certification preferred, but not required
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
"Team Player" attitude
