Ortho/foot care clinic hiring for medical assistant:
Office hours, M-F
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant certification
- Knowledge of medical terminology, sterile techniques, and general clinical practices.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Clinical Duties:
- Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Assist the podiatrist with treatments, including nail and skin care, wound care, casting, orthotic fittings, and minor in-office surgical procedures.
- Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
- Set up and sterilize instruments, equipment, and exam rooms.
- Apply and remove dressings, padding, splints, and bandages as directed.
- Administer medications or injections as permitted by state law and physician direction.
- Educate patients on foot and ankle care, wound care instructions, orthotic use, and post-procedure recovery.
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