Medical Assistant - Podiatry

Job Description

The Podiatric Medical Assistant - supports Podiatric providers and the clinical team by assisting with patient care, casting, splinting, bracing, patient flow, documentation, and administrative functions. This role is responsible for applying and removing casts, splints, strapping, and orthopedic devices under the direction of a licensed provider and in accordance with organizational policy, training, and demonstrated competency.
The Medical Assistant does not independently assess, diagnose, determine treatment plans, determine the type of cast or splint required, perform reductions or manipulations, administer medications or injections, or perform venipuncture unless properly qualified and authorized under New Jersey law and organizational policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred

• Prior experience in podiatry/orthopedics, casting, splinting, bracing, or a clinical/ambulatory setting preferred.

• Ability to complete and maintain department-required casting and splinting competency validation.

• Basic computer skills and ability to document in the electronic medical record.

• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Knowledge of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and professional workplace standards.

• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

PMAC (ASPMA) Podiatric Medical Assistant certification required within one year of hire.

About Us

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".


Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center , a division of St. Joseph's University Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph's Health, is a 229-bed acute-care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a "patients first" approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph's physician-employee-volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available - to our patients, their families and the community.


More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non-invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services.