Medical Assistant - Charleston, SC Territory - Part-time

Part-Time Medical Assistant

The Part-Time Medical Assistant works with a Podiatrist who provides services in the long-term care setting. This position requires extensive travel in the designated Charleston, SC Territory. Travel mileage reimbursement is provided.

A leading provider of podiatry services to the long-term care industry in Florida is expanding rapidly. In order to continue providing the highest level of service, we are looking for an exceptional person to join our administrative team in South Carolina! This position will help patients feel at ease with the podiatrist. Additionally, the individual will work with other members of our staff to provide the highest level of customer service to our facilities, patients, family members, etc. This part-time position works out of the Charleston, SC Territory.

Job Description

• Assists the physician during exams
• Prepares patients for examination
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history
• Confirms purpose of visit or treatment
• Completes records by recording patient examination and treatment
• Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered
• Provides superior customer service to our doctors, facilities, and their resident/family members
• Be part of a team that is committed to providing quality, quantity, and reliability each and every day

Other Responsibilities

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the company
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client, company, and personnel information
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Adheres to company attendance standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work in a diverse environment

Education and Experience

• One (1) year healthcare experience preferred
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Nursing and/or Podiatry Assistant Certification required

Computer Skills

• Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active customer and employee communication; access, input, and retrieve information from the computer system; enter alpha-numeric data into a computerized system often while listening on the telephone. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor. May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.