Medical Assistant
Looking for an employee with a positive personality to join our growing Foot and Ankle Center in prime location in Chesterfield, Va 23112.
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support the doctor and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. The job will be an excellent opportunity especially for gap year students for gaining clinical hours and experience for medical/PA/nursing school etc.
Core Duties:
- Complete medical charts in EHR
- Prepare injections
- Run autoclave and clean instrument
- Assist during medical examinations
- Apply cast, dressings and dispense DME
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms
- Attend to patients messages and return them
- Obtain authorization for a procedure
- Take x rays
- Perform laser treatment
- Go over insurance benefit details with the patient regarding procedure and DME
- Answer patient phone calls as a back up for front office and provide front office coverage when necessary.
Requirements:
- X ray certification is a plus
- High school diploma or GED
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Above average computer, printer, scanner, phone system knowledge
- Experience with Electronic Health Records systems
- Knowledge in medial insurance terminology
- Ability to multi-take and attention to detail
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Medical office experience preferred but not required
Benefits
- Potential bonus after satisfactory completion of 90 days and after regular performance review
- Excellent opportunity to start a career in medial field and fast track to become an office manager
- Hourly wages will vary depending on experience and educational level and other factors
- Small office, friendly environment, only work with one doctor.
- Will provide training and laser certification
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person