Medical Assistant

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Medical Assistant – Part-Time | $18.50–$23.00/hour | Approximately 20–28 hours/week | No Weekends Advanced Foot & Ankle Wellness Center is a busy podiatry and sports medicine practice seeking a dependable, motivated, and confident Medical Assistant to join our team. Current Medical Assistant students, recent graduates, and candidates completing healthcare training are encouraged to apply. Prior podiatry experience is not required, and we are willing to train the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, retains what they are taught, and becomes increasingly independent as they learn the position. This is a busy, fast-paced, hands-on role. You must be comfortable multitasking, prioritizing, communicating confidently with patients, and moving between different responsibilities throughout the day. An important part of this position is helping patients understand the physician's recommendations, including confidently and professionally discussing treatment options, packages, pricing, out-of-pocket costs, and financial responsibility. You should be comfortable having conversations about cost without feeling uncomfortable or apologetic, while always maintaining a helpful, patient-focused approach. What You'll Do Room patients and update medical histories Prepare patients and rooms for examinations and procedures Assist the physician with examinations, procedures, and in-office treatments Assist with digital X-rays Scan/cast patients for custom orthotics Fit and dispense walking boots, braces, orthotics, diabetic shoes, and other medical equipment Complete clinical and DME documentation accurately Clean, sterilize, and autoclave instruments Turn over and stock treatment rooms Help maintain clinical supplies and inventory Educate patients regarding physician-recommended treatments and next steps Confidently explain treatment packages, pricing, out-of-pocket costs, and payment expectations Answer basic questions about what recommended services include and their associated costs Help ensure the physician's treatment recommendations are followed through at the end of each appointment Coordinate follow-up appointments, procedures, imaging, referrals, DME, orthotics, and other recommended care Assist with check-in/check-out, scheduling, collecting payments, and other office responsibilities when needed Who Will Do Well Here? We're looking for someone who: Is eager and willing to learn Learns quickly and retains new information Can learn through hands-on instruction and written procedures/manuals Takes notes and uses available resources Can work independently once trained on a responsibility Takes initiative and recognizes what needs to happen next Can multitask and prioritize in a busy environment Stays organized and accurate when several things are happening at once Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows them through to completion Communicates confidently and professionally with patients Is comfortable discussing money, treatment pricing, packages, and financial responsibility Can communicate costs clearly without being overly hesitant or making patients feel pressured Accepts feedback and applies it Is dependable, punctual, and accountable Enjoys working as part of a small healthcare team We are willing to train the right candidate. We provide instruction in our practice-specific workflows and clinical procedures. In return, we are looking for someone who takes an active role in learning, uses provided resources, asks appropriate questions, and becomes independent with responsibilities once trained. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Current Medical Assistant students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply Previous Medical Assistant or healthcare experience is helpful but not required Medical Assistant certification is a plus but not required Strong communication and organizational skills Comfortable using computers and learning electronic medical records Comfortable communicating directly with patients about treatment recommendations and costs Schedule Approximately 20–28 hours per week | No weekends Our preferred schedule is: Monday: 11:30 AM–7:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM–3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM–3:00 PM Every other Thursday: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM Some schedule flexibility may be available for the right candidate, including the possibility of splitting certain shifts. If you cannot work the entire schedule but can reliably work a significant portion of these hours, we still encourage you to apply. Please provide your specific availability with your application. Compensation $18.50–$23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications The practice will cover the cost of obtaining required X-ray certification for the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Towson