Overview: Join a dedicated healthcare team supporting both administrative and clinical needs of physicians and licensed medical staff in a busy outpatient podiatry and foot & ankle specialty clinic located in the Southeastern United States. This full-time day position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide compassionate patient care and assist in various clinical procedures under provider supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and well-being at all times.
• Accurately document patient care and interactions during visits and telephone communications.
• Collect and process point-of-care, laboratory, and pathology samples following established protocols.
• Perform quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
• Provide patient education as directed by healthcare providers.
• Administer treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under licensed provider orders.
• Assist providers during procedures and examinations, including chaperoning and setup.
• Prepare reusable instruments for sterilization and manage biohazard and pharmaceutical waste in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment by adhering to infection prevention standards.
• Manage front desk duties such as greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Support billing and coding processes by assisting with ICD and CPT input.
• Coordinate with external healthcare partners to facilitate patient care plans.
• Monitor electronic health record communications and respond promptly.
• Perform components of well visits and scheduled nursing visits as directed.
• Complete all required documentation prior to provider visits.
• Conduct high-level disinfection procedures as per policy.
• Flexibility to float to other clinics as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening situations and activate emergency services.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, staff, and providers both in person and via phone.
• Physical capability to perform clinical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Comfortable with potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.