Medical Assistant 2

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our growing podiatry practice! If you enjoy patient care, working with a supportive team, and having variety in your workday, we'd love to meet you!

This is a cross-trained position where you'll have the opportunity to work in both clinical and front desk roles. Depending on the day's staffing needs, you may be assigned to assist our podiatrists with hands-on patient care or support the front desk with scheduling, check-in, and patient communication.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): 

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams 
• Assist providers with injections, wound care, nail care, minor procedures, and in-office surgeries 
• Apply DME, strappings, and pads; take X-rays; prepare and submit lab specimens 
• Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness 
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage provider calendars, and handle patient check-in/out 
• Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays and patient balances 
• Maintain and update patient records through scanning, faxing, and data entry 
• Support billing follow-ups, orthotics tracking, and end-of-day documentation 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience 
• CMA or RMA certification preferred but not required
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills 
• Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed 
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed 
• Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams 

Benefits Offered: 

• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available) 
• Life Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
• Employee Discount Program 
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly: 

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment 
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell 
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing 
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds 
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments 

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