Medical Assistant/Receptionist

We are seeking one full time employee (38-40 hours per week) and one part time employee (20-24 hours per week). Please indicate via message or cover letter which position you are applying for.

About us

Valley Foot and Ankle

For over 30 years Valley Foot & Ankle has provided patient-focused care and a warm environment for patients and team members alike.

As a Medical Assistant/Front Desk you will be responsible for direct patient care, reception duties, and insurance verification for a busy private podiatry practice. Our practice endeavors to maintain a warm, welcoming, family atmosphere for our amazing patients. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. Tasks include fitting and dispensing orthopedic devices, taping, assisting in ultrasound, modifying custom orthotics and more.

***All employees must be fully Covid-19 vaccinated per state mandate***

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment.
• Complete thorough and accurate patient chart prep, including requesting and scanning outside records, obtaining updated patient information including demographics, medical history, and ensuring providers have a complete picture of each patient’s health at every appointment.
• Cross-train front office roles including insurance eligibility, prior authorizations, scheduling, copay, and balance collections, opening and closing procedures, and other front office tasks.
• Provide staff administrative support and back-up including answering phones, receptionist duties, typing, appointment scheduling, and mail distribution as needed, requesting medical records as needed.
• Prioritize incoming phone calls and ensure patient concerns are addressed.
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Arrange outside referrals and laboratory services
• Assist during medical examinations
• Fit/Dispense medical devices, custom orthotics
• Taping and strapping of foot/ankle
• Assist in in-office procedure
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel

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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week

Benefits for full time employees:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan after one year

Part time employees are eligible for paid time off and free parking.

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person