Medical Assistant

We are a podiatry practice on Hwy 280 seeking a medical assistant to help the physician, nurse, and other staff with clinical & administrative tasks. Clinical tasks may include taking patient medical histories, preparing & cleaning examination rooms, recording patient vital signs, occasionally contacting insurance companies to obtain pre-certifications, taking x-rays, assisting with in-office surgical procedures & sterilizing instruments. Administrative responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, answering phone calls & taking co-pays. All employees will be cross-trained in the event of another employees absence or vacation time. An ideal candidate would be friendly & compassionate when assisting patients, have at least one year of medical assisting or other healthcare experience, an understanding of medical terminology & is proficient with a computer & iPad. Pay will be based on experience. Paid time off, including vacation days will be given after 1 year of employment. Due to the number of employees we have, we do not currently qualify or offer group health insurance. Business hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Podiatry

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, AL 35242 (Required)

Work Location: In person