Podiatric Medical Assistant

A podiatric medical assistant is a medical assistant who specialized in the field of podiatry, a branch of medicine that focuses on the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Medical assistance perform the routine activities for a physician in order to keep the medical office running smoothly. Duties of a podiatric medical assistant vary greatly depending on position and certification, but commonly include a mixture of administrative duties, clinical duties, and assisting the physician with minor in office surgeries.

Clinical Duties:

The podiatric medical assistant’s duties include keeping record of the patients medical history, vitals, past medical and surgical history, and list of up to date medications through the EMR system at each appointment. The medical assistant is responsible for inputting this information and updating it accordingly at each visit. Other duties include explaining treatment and procedures to the patient and answering any questions the patient may have. Hands on assistance will include helping elderly patients take off and put on their shoes and move around the exam area. The podiatric medical assistant will assist the physician by preparing the work area for a procedure or routine exams, bandaging the patients feet, clipping toenails, and assisting in wound care. They will also be responsible for dispensing and fitting durable medical equipment as well as materials sold at the office. Assistants are required to take X-rays of patients lower legs, ankle and feet after completion of their X-ray Certification Exam reflecting a passing score. The assistant will ensure that all supplies are ready and available for all clinical procedures, prepare and have ready consent forms for any/all procedures, and that the consent form is reviewed with the patient and that the patients signature is obtained. The assistant will witness the consent form. The assistant will also help with diabetic foot exams: review policies, obtain proper size of foot, help with ordering diabetic shoes and insoles, heel mold insoles to form to the patients foot if necessary. The assistant will assist in noninvasive peripheral arterial exams as ordered. The assistant is responsible for the distribution and explanation of medication information, samples, refills and proper distribution of information. The assistant will assist in a share of weekly calls to patient checking in on care, their progress, and needs.

Administrative and Clerical Duties:

The podiatric assistant will also assist in checking patients in/out, collecting co-pays or outstanding balances, answering telephones, scheduling, rescheduling, and cancelling appointments. For diabetic and peripheral vascular patients receiving foot care, it is imperative that the PCP and last seen date is updated, confirmed, and documented at each visit. The podiatric medical assistants responsibilities may include ordering, sorting, and storing supplies and restocking exam rooms. Other tasks are likely to involve cleaning the exam areas, setting up instruments and equipment and using the sterilizer according to the maintenance schedule. Some assistants are responsible for greeting patients, managing schedules and phone calls on behalf of patients, performing data entry, completing pre operative examination paperwork. Again all EMR prompts will be completed at each visit: chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history, medications, vitals, height, weight, social history, review of systems, hospitalizations and documentation of changes between visits.

Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge of medical receptionist check in/check out protocol.
  • Knowledge of computer programs.
  • Knowledge of business office procedures.
  • Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
  • Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
  • Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
  • Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
  • Communicate with other health care professionals in a respectful and kind manner that is helpful to the patient.
  • Must be well organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be familiar and adhere to HIPPA compliance regulations.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Busy office environment that may require standing, bending, sitting associated with a normal clinical environment. Manual dexterity is needed for using a computer keyboard and the transferring of instruments to the podiatrist. The assistant may require light travel with the podiatrist to assisted care facilities and the care at these facilities will be similar to the care required and listed above. Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate. During down time there may be a need for additional clerical duties, filing, patient calls and assistance with front office work. The assistant will be required to start their shift later in the day and close on 1-2 work days a week.

General Requirements and Chain of Command:

The podiatric medical assistant must have great customer service skills. Kindness, care and compassion are vital to the care of Blair Foot and Ankle’s patients. The individual must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and make informed decisions to help with the effect flow of the office and patient schedule. Must be adaptable to change and able deal with the daily load of a busy office. Blair Foot and Ankle prides itself on hiring employees who have a precision focused attention to detail so to provide the best coordination of care for patients. Communication is key as you are the liaison between the patients and physicians. Must be able to work as a team player and assist with building a strong performance culture. Must be cooperative and collaborative.

Job Pay:

  • 30-40 hrs a week at $14.00-$17.00/hr,

Benefits:

  • Paid Holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving & Christmas)
  • PTO – 1 week accrued starting upon first day of employment (anniversary date) for a twelve month period
  • Opportunity for 401K or Annual Performance Bonus after 1-year anniversary

Job Type:

  • Full-time

Pay:

  • $14.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

  • Wound Care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Duncansville, PA 16635: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • In person

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