What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back Room Assistant position at Step Ahead Foot Care?
About us
Step Ahead Foot Care
Podiatric Medical Clinic
We are looking for a Podiatry Assistant to join our awesome team. The qualities we are looking for are as follows: Reliable, great attitude, and enjoys working with people.
Previous experience in health care, a willingness to learn, initiative, and self-motivation are a must.
Our hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Some Wednesdays from 8:30 to 1:00 p.m.
We offer:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Paid Holidays and time off
- Health coverage available
Job Type:
- Full-time, 32 hours/week
Education:
- Minimum High school or equivalent
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year preferred
- Vital signs: 1 year preferred
- Bilingual preferred
Duties:
- Escort patient to and from the examination room. Obtain comprehensive health information from patient/family members at the time of the visit. This may include a review of systems and history of present illness and/or past medical and social history. Obtain an accurate medication review, updating the EHR as required.
- Efficiently manage daily patient flow to manage fluctuating patient volumes and demands. Prioritizes daily patient care tasks and activities. Takes initiative in office function/process improvement.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patients’ health information.
- Assist with patient care including preparing patients for in-office procedures, dressing changes, and obtaining x-rays as ordered by the provider.
- Support the provider during the visit and patient exam by collecting and entering information in the patient record, carrying out orders and completing post visit patient care education and instructions.
- Arrange for ordered patient diagnostic and therapeutic services by completing necessary paperwork and scheduling of appointments. Under the direction of the provider, tracks, reviews, and monitors follow-up of diagnostic test results. Relays information from the provider to the patient regarding results and follow-up instructions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Wound Care
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $16 - $0