Medical Assistant, FLOAT

Job OpportunityUpperline Health is the nation's largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of transforming specialty care, Upperline Health is a pioneer in bringing value-based care models into specialty care. Upperline delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.Triage is temporary. Treatment is transformative. Upperline Health providers coordinate patients' care among a team of specialists – physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients' immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care.Why join our team?Mission-driven and patient-focused environmentCompetitive compensation with additional opportunity to earn monthly team bonus based on meeting key clinic metrics tied to our mission & quality patient careCareer growth opportunitiesGenerous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leaveWork Life Balance – regular weekday clinic hoursSupportive regional and corporate teamsMedical Assistant RoleUpperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Float Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will cover Port Orange, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna as needed and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will be varied, and candidates must be flexible problem solvers and collaborative team players who are eager to learn as well as tackle problems. Ideal candidates will have podiatry or orthopedic experience and x-ray experience.Medical Assistant Responsibilities: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 each daySterilize instruments dailySatisfy and document appropriately required quality measures and auditsTravel to surrounding area clinics to provide support if neededSupport the connection of our patients to our extended care team of Nurse Practitioners and Care Navigators, where and when neededMedical Assistant Qualifications:Previous experience as a Medical Assistant; MA Certification is a plusPodiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferredX-ray experience is a plusExcellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminologyPrevious experience working in an EMR – preferably athenahealth 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 and PTO.Compensation: Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experienceJob 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.