Medical Assistant 2

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a Medical Assistant 2 to join our growing podiatry practice. If you enjoy working directly with patients, supporting physicians, and being part of a team, we'd love to meet you! As a Medical Assistant 2, you'll support physicians with hands-on patient care and provide front desk support such as scheduling, check-in, and patient communication. You’ll use both your clinical skills and your administrative strengths. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be cross-trained in multiple areas of the office.    Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):  * Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams  * Assist providers with injections, wound care, nail care, minor procedures, and in-office surgeries  * Apply DME, strappings, and pads; take X-rays; prepare and submit lab specimens  * Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness  * Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage provider calendars, and handle patient check-in/out  * Verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations; collect copays and patient balances  * Maintain and update patient records through scanning, faxing, and data entry  * Support billing follow-ups, orthotics tracking, and end-of-day documentation  Required Skills and Experience:  * High School Diploma or GED  * Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience  * CMA or RMA certification preferred but not required * Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills  * Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes  * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed  * Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed  * Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams  Benefits Offered:  Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)  * Life Insurance  * Disability Insurance  * 401(k) Plan with Company Match  * Employee Discount Program  * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays  Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:  * Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment  * Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell  * Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing  * Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds  * Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments