Medical Assistant - La Jolla

Balance Health Medical AssistantBalance Health is the nation's premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. We provide leading podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists with operational support so they can spend their time focused on growing their business, and delivering exceptional patient care.Our SoCal Foot Care brand is committed to providing the highest quality podiatric care to the greater San Diego community, apply today and begin your career journey with us!The Medical Assistant works with the Physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties. The Medical Assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department.Greets patients on the phone and in personPlaces patients in the exam roomsTakes vital signs and perform ancillary tests appropriate to skill levelAssists and sets up for providers during examination, treatment, and proceduresKeeps accurate patient filesApplies dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by providerEnsures rooms are stocked with necessary suppliesMaintains a sanitized and safe working environmentMaintains HIPAACoordination of services between multiple practices demonstrable by excellent communication skillsPerforms other medical assistant duties as necessaryRequired:1+ years medical assistant experienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentCurrent American Heart Association CPR CertificationCertification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of trainingRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervisionAbility to respond appropriately to emergenciesAbility to adapt to advancement and changing technologyAbility to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughnessAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staffBasic typing skills to input various data into Information systemsExperience in an outpatient practiceAble to coordinate patient services, assist patients with office, medications and procedure authorizations and explain process to patientsAbility to use EMR and perform chart abstraction into EMRStrong computer skills and use of Microsoft officeAbility to prioritize work efficientlyExcellent interpersonal communication skills and writing skillsExcellent organizational and problem-solving skillsMust be able to multi-task and be flexible in changing work assignments at short notice, which includes increasing work hours as needed to cover the practice needsAbility to work in a fast-paced settingMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision PlansHSA with Employer ContributionFSAGenerous PTO Program401k with a 4% MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability