Podiatric Medical Assistant

PODIATRIC DOCTOR'S OFFICE

Podiatric Medical Assistant

Lorton, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are a podiatry office looking for an on call medical assistant with podiatry experience. We are looking for a medical assistant that shares our mission, vision, and values. We are a 4 physician practice. We do offer health, dental and vision insurance.

    Job Responsibilities include:

    Patient intake

    Verification of all patient history (surgery, medical, medication, allergy, social)

    Fitting patients for proper DME items

    Assist with small surgical procedures

    Communication with patients about their deductible before services are performed (xray, injection, DME, etc)

    Scan for orthotics

    Receive all orthotics, prepare orthotic scripts pick up sheets, and call patients to pick them up when they have arrived to the office

    Sterilize all used instruments

    Prepare surgical gauze packs

    Stock all patient rooms

    Order medical/retail and professional supplies

    Knowledge of what insurances require precertification/authorization for MRIs, orthotics,etc

    Authorize/precert MRIs, procedures, medications, etc

    Make sure all education forms are copied and in the binder/folders in the patient care rooms

    Take Xrays and maintain patient safety

    Perform Laser pain treatments

    Monitor inbox in eClinicalWorks

    Communicate with patients in regards to patient refills

    Knowledge of HIPPA and patient confidentiality

    Help with inputting of patients primary care physicians

    Receive ALL supplies (both office and medical), put away supplies, and properly breakdown the boxes

    Clean patient rooms between each patient (please see **)make sure the chair is in the right position, all trash is in the trash can,magazine table is straight, floor is clean from toenail clippings and lint

    Maintain stock of the soap dispensers and staff bathroom

    Rotate kitchen duty with the front desk/assistants

    Assist with phone calls when staff is away or at break times

    Make sure to check your voicemails each day and give the message to the correct person

    Office Hours:

    Monday-Thursday: 8AM - 5PM

    Friday: 7:30AM-2:00PM

    Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Medical specialties:

    Podiatry

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    Day shift

    Monday to Friday

    No weekends

    Weekends as needed

    Work setting:

    In-person