Medical Assistant

Description

1Foot 2 Foot is powered by Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI) has been considered one of the innovative world leaders in the enhancement and improvement of care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFAI has experienced phenomenal development, with expansion into 5 states and a future dedicated to continuing with that growth strategy. As our family expands, we stand by our core values, which include integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition and innovation. 

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside the physician and assist with patient care. This includes taking basic vital signs, preparing the room, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment. The Medical Assistant will also help manage the patient's schedule and assist with office duties. 

• →Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records 
• →Gather basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse 
• →Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam 
• →Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays 
• →Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory 
• →Take x-rays 
• →Medical Assistants will be cross trained to be able to cover front desk activities when needed
• →Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request 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.           

• Medical Assistant certification with 2 years in a healthcare position preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, higher or continuing education a plus. 
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound
• Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 
• HSA with Employer Contribution 
• FSA 
• Generous PTO Program 
• 401k with a 3% Match 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  

A typical schedule for this Medical Assistant is Monday to Friday