Podiatry/Medical Assistant Traveling
By NWCARE INC At , Salem, Or $47,000 a year
Educational Assistance for Podiatric Medical Assistant Certification (PMAC).
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Maintains high level of Customer/Patient satisfaction.
Positions patients appropriately for foot care, assists with taking shoes and socks off.
Assists patients with lifting their legs on to foot stools.
Takes photographs for documentation via Mobile EMR on tablet.
Podiatry/Medical Assistant Travelling
By NWCARE INC At , Salem, Or $47,000 a year
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Maintains high level of Customer/Patient satisfaction.
Positions patients appropriately for foot care, assists with taking shoes and socks off.
Assists patients with lifting their legs on to foot stools.
Takes photographs for documentation via Mobile EMR on tablet.
Administers topical agents to patients as directed by a physician.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the medical field? Join our team as a Medical Assistant in Podiatry and help make a difference in people's lives!

Overview A Medical Assistant Podiatry is a healthcare professional who provides support to podiatrists in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions. They are responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth running of the podiatry practice. Detailed Job Description The Medical Assistant Podiatry is responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to the podiatrist. This includes scheduling appointments, preparing patient charts, taking patient histories, and performing basic laboratory tests. They may also be responsible for taking x-rays, performing minor surgical procedures, and assisting with the application of casts and splints. Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to take accurate patient histories
• Ability to perform basic laboratory tests
• Knowledge of medical office procedures
• Ability to use medical equipment
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Previous experience in a medical office setting
• Knowledge of medical office software
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical office procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Job Experience
• Previous experience in a medical office setting
• Previous experience in a podiatry practice
Job Responsibilities
• Scheduling appointments
• Preparing patient charts
• Taking patient histories
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• Taking x-rays
• Performing minor surgical procedures
• Assisting with the application of casts and splints
• Maintaining patient confidentiality
• Updating patient records
• Answering phones and responding to inquiries
• Assisting with billing and coding