Medical Assistant - Utah Podiatry Group LLC : Job Details

Description:Grow your healthcare career at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center, Utah's premier foot and ankle center. AFAC is the region's leading limb salvage and wound care facility. We offer an excellent hands on training experience, and employees love our tight-knit culture.The Medical Assistant ensures that patients are welcomed in a warm and friendly manner and sees that their needs and expectations are met. MA's are responsible for ensuring the smooth operations in the fast paced environment of the clinic with the goal of a positive patient experience with every encounter. Medical Assistants will also perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties.This role will work in both our Heber City and Park City offices.Approximate schedule is below (may be subject to change):Monday: 8:00-5:00 in Heber CityTuesday: 8:00-5:00 in Heber City AM, Park City PMWednesday: OffThursday: 8:00-5:00 in Park CityFriday: 8:00-5:00 in Heber CityDuties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinates with clinic staff to ensure a positive patient flow, waiting room, and exam room experiencePrepares patients to be seen by physicians, collects vital signs and testing as required by the providerAssists provider with collection, documentation, processing, and verification of information related to patient care in EMR systemMonitor, clean and sanitize assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment; reports outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairsAssists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient's records, locating and compiling department charts, and obtains necessary medical records from other providersPerforms diagnostic tests and processes and enters resultsCommunicates patient concerns and needs to the healthcare providerProvides timely response to patient inquiries and timely completion of assigned tasksDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email, as well as ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential mattersAssists physicians in preparing for minor surgeriesAssists with scheduling of tests and treatmentsApply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatristMaintain a sanitized and safe working environmentMaintain HIPAAPerform other duties as assigned by practice managerCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervisionStrong computer skills and use of Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a woundStrong communication skills and ability to actively listenKnowledge of medical terminology and anatomyStrong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office dutiesCustomer services skillsKnowledge of safety and sanitation proceduresRequirements:Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCurrent American Heart Association CPR CertificationCertification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of trainingEMR experience is a plusPreferred QualificationsNational Medical Assistant CertificationSuccessful completion of a medical assisting externshipOne or more years experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare settingOne or more years of demonstrated customer service experienceExperience working with an EMR systemExperience as a medical scribeCPR CertificationX-ray certificationPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. AFAC is proud to be an affirmative action employer and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to look at a screen for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift/carry up to 45 lbs.Fine motor skills and ability to type using a keyboardAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONSQualified individuals with disabilities may make a request for reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision about the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.Benefits of Working with AFACMedical, Dental, and Vision PlansHSA with Employer ContributionFSAGenerous PTO Program401k with a 4% MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityTo find out more, visit