Description
The Medical Assistant provides essential support and administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the patients in a fast-paced doctor’s office. This person will be involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the Physician in all minor in office procedures.
Medical Assistant Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)
- Welcome, room, and prepare patients for exams and in-office procedures
- Take vitals, update medical histories, record medications/allergies, and document in the EMR
- Assist physicians with minor procedures, post-op care, digital X-rays, and basic podiatric services (nail care, callus removal, diabetic shoe fitting)
- Apply dressings, DME, and provide patient instructions and education
- Manage lab specimens, complete insurance verifications and pre-authorizations, and process prescriptions as directed
- Make post-operative phone calls, answer patient questions, and provide excellent customer service
- Open, prep, clean, and close exam rooms; sterilize instruments; manage inventory and supplies
- Maintain accurate documentation, support back-office operations, and ensure HIPAA compliance
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1+ year of clinical experience
- CMA or RMA certification preferred
- Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes (preferred)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment
- Detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused
- Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:
- Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
- Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
- Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments
About the company
Hospitals and Health Care
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS) is the largest podiatry group in the United States, dedicated to advancing foot and ankle care through innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered medicine. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USFAS represents more than 80 affiliated brands, over 200 locations across 22 states, and a growing network of 300+ Board Certified and Board Qualified podiatrists delivering exceptional care nationwide.
At USFAS, our patients are our number one priority and the reason behind everything we do. We are committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and high-quality care that helps patients maintain mobility, improve their quality of life, and stay active and healthy.
Our network provides a full range of podiatric services, including sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb preservation, wound care, pediatric podiatry, vascular and vein services, custom orthotics, trauma care, and advanced treatment for chronic foot and ankle conditions. Our physicians and clinical teams are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes through evidence-based care and individualized treatment plans.
As a national leader in podiatry, USFAS combines the strength and resources of a large healthcare organization with the trusted relationships and local presence of our affiliated practices. We continuously invest in technology, patient engagement, operational support, and physician collaboration to enhance the patient experience and improve access to quality foot and ankle care across the country.
In addition to clinical excellence, USFAS is committed to community involvement, patient education, and ongoing innovation within the healthcare industry. Our affiliated practices regularly participate in outreach events, wellness initiatives, and educational programs aimed at promoting preventative care and improving long-term patient outcomes.
As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: delivering exceptional patient