Medical Assistants

Job Description Fast-paced podiatry practice seeking Medical Assistant to join our team.We are seeking to hire a full-time medical assistant to travel between our Kenosha and Racine offices with varying hours Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate must be reliable, personable, energetic, detail-oriented, and display a professional demeanor and appearance. Must have experience as a medical assistant in the healthcare field, podiatry experience preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume, and references. Applications will be reviewed as received.Job Duties:Patient CareBring patients to examination rooms and document vital signs and other pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaints, allergies, medical history and medications)Counsel patients by communicating physician's orders and instructionsCollect and process pathology specimens properlyPerform x-raysAssist physician with minor proceduresScan and file paperworkClean, stock and organize treatment roomsTrack inventory of medical suppliesComplete other necessary tasks as assigned.Clerical SupportCourteously answer telephones; answer patient questions; schedule patient appointments through the use of a computerized EHR system.Assist with insurance verification and prior authorizationsProvide receptionist supportPerform other clerical duties as necessaryMedical Assistant Skills and Qualification Requirements:Previous experience with patient care is mandatoryBasic computer knowledge is requiredGraduate of an accredited medical assistant program is requiredKnowledge of medical terminology is required, podiatry-focused is preferredAbility to multitask is essentialAwareness of HIPAA laws and aptitude to comply with patient confidentiality standards is requiredExceptional communication, professionalism, customer service, and phone etiquette skills requiredMust be extremely reliable, willing to travel between offices, and work well with a teamJob Type: Full-time, 32-40 hours/weekSalary: Based on experienceNo healthcare insurance benefits are provided. 401(k) with employer contribution is offered. Vacation and personal paid time off benefits are provided after 90 days of employment. 90-day probationary period will be required.Schedule:Monday to FridayExperience:Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)Clinic experience preferredPodiatry experience preferredLicense/Certification:Minimum of Certified Medical Assistant (Required)Ability to Commute:Position requires employee to reliably commute to both the Kenosha and Racine offices