About the Role

Curalta Foot + Ankle is a fast-growing podiatry practice dedicated to improving patient mobility and health through comprehensive lower extremity care. The Medical Assistant role focuses on delivering exceptional patient service, managing front desk operations, and assisting physicians with clinical procedures in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Customer service Medical assistant EMR Data entry Patient care Clinical entries Sterilization techniques Inventory management HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Medical history Immunization records Teamwork Communication

Full job details

Curalta Foot + Ankle, LLC is a fast-growing Podiatry practice that values an "Above & Beyond" approach to patient service. We are interested in a team player who will make a positive impact in patients' lives through providing excellent customer service.

This opportunity is for a Full Time Medical Assistant for our West New York, NJ office.

The Medical Assistant is a role that makes a positive impact in patients' lives through providing excellent customer service. This team player personifies our Above & Beyond approach to patient service and sets the tone for every appointment. They manage the front desk and handle any necessary administrative duties to create a welcoming environment for a better patient experience.  The MA will also prepare patients for their treatment and assist the doctor in providing clinical care.

Essential Functions, Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Greeting and accompanying patients to examination room
ModMed EMR - Clinical entries
Prepare and maintain treatment rooms
Obtain patient medical history, medication and immunization records
Maintain patient confidentiality, abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
Prepare and assist with procedures and treatments as necessary
Perform sterilization techniques
Perform an inventory of supplies and equipment, replacing as needed
Work collaboratively with other employees to achieve specific team goals
Any additional duties necessary to run office efficiently

Education & Experience:

Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Medical / Clinical experience preferred
Knowledge of EMR computerized processes and data entry procedures

Skills and Abilities:

Positive attitude, trustworthy, accountable, responsible, must be a team player, self-motivated and customer-focused

Physical Requirements:

Stand, walk and be able to maneuver in small areas
Possess gross and fine motor skills
Occasionally sit, bend or kneel
Must be able to lift up or move 15 pounds at times

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, absent undue