Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant provides a blend of direct patient care and administrative support within a podiatry clinic. This role involves rooming patients and assisting providers with visits one to two days per week, while dedicating the remaining time to clerical tasks such as clinic scheduling and managing in-basket duties for test results and follow-up messages. The position supports efficient clinic operations and ensures patients receive timely, coordinated care.

Responsibilities:

• Room patients efficiently by preparing exam rooms, verifying patient information, and ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Support providers during patient visits one to two days per week by assisting with examinations, procedures, and documentation as needed.
• Perform accurate and timely charting in the electronic health record (EHR), including documenting patient histories, vital signs, and visit details.
• Manage clinic scheduling activities, including booking, adjusting, and confirming patient appointments to support smooth clinic flow.
• Handle in-basket duties by reviewing, organizing, and processing test results, messages, and follow-up communications in the EHR.
• Coordinate follow-up care by sending messages, arranging appointments, and ensuring patients receive appropriate instructions and reminders.
• Collaborate closely with providers, nurses, and other clinical staff to support high-quality patient care and efficient clinic operations.
• Maintain strong communication with patients, providing clear information, answering questions within scope, and directing concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
• Uphold clinic standards for patient confidentiality, safety, and professionalism in all interactions and documentation.
• Support general medical assisting functions as needed, including basic clinical tasks consistent with training and scope of practice.

Essential Skills:

• Medical Assistant Diploma (does not require certification).
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES (clinical-only Medical Assistant programs are not considered).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry and navigation of clinical software.
• Demonstrated ability to perform rooming, charting, and general medical assisting duties.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective multitasking abilities to balance direct patient care and administrative responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with patients, providers, and colleagues.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) background or training is beneficial.
• Experience working in a specialty clinic, particularly podiatry, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with clinic scheduling workflows and managing in-basket messages in an EHR.
• Ability to work both collaboratively in shared office space and independently when working alone.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a podiatry clinic located in St. Louis Park and does not require floating to other locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. New hires receive approximately two to three weeks of training, depending on prior experience, to become familiar with clinic workflows, EHR use, and specific podiatry procedures. The Medical Assistant works in both clinical and office settings, spending part of the week in shared office space with a triage nurse (three days per week) and working independently in the office space on two days per week. The environment is professional and patient-focused, with routine use of electronic health record systems, computers, and standard medical equipment appropriate for podiatry care.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis Park, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis Park, MN.

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