Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Role At Upperline Health FloridaUpperline Health launched in 2017 and is one of the nation's leading comprehensive and coordinated lower extremity healthcare organizations. Upperline Health provides the highest quality integrated health services to more patients in need through a skilled and compassionate team. We specialize in targeting patients at risk of developing complications and intervening earlier with an innovative care management approach to prevent more serious consequences. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and currently has practices in Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Georgia and Tennessee.About the Medical Assistant Role Upperline Health Florida is seeking an energetic, compassionate and driven Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will work in our St Petersburg clinic and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will be varied, and candidates must be multitalented, flexible problem solvers who are eager to tackle complex problems and tasks. Ideal candidates will also have podiatry or orthopedic experience as well as x-ray experience.What You'll Do:Place patients in exam rooms, ensuring that they are ready and comfortable for their appointment with the physicianComplete exam intake, including but not limited to, reviewing the patient's medical history, social history, surgical history, and the history of present illnessEnsure accurate charting for the physicianProvide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician including taking and developing x-rays and assisting in the exam room as requiredPerform daily administrative tasks such as stocking all exam rooms and disposing of exam room trashResponsible for cleaning and sterilizing exam and x-ray rooms both after each patient visit and at the end of the each daySterilize instruments dailySatisfy and document appropriately required MIPS quality measuresRequired Experience and Competencies:Previous Medical Assistant experiencePodiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferredX-ray experience is a plusExcellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminologyPrevious experience working in an EMR – preferably athena EMRMust be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skillsExceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate and professional demeanor with each interactionDemonstrated experience as a motivated and dedicated team member with a stable work historyReliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check and drug test is requiredBenefits Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K (matching), parental leave, and PTO.Compensation Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.Job Type: Full-timeEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.