Physician - Podiatry jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

About us

Coastal Podiatry Group is a small business in Virginia Beach, VA. We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere

Fast paced podiatrist office looking for a Medical Assistant. Office is open Monday-Thursday 9am - 4pm. Preferred prior Medical Assistant experience or work in a podiatrist office but not required.

• Greet patients and escort them to the treatment room, making sure patients are comfortable and preparing the feet for an exam by the physician.
• Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close and clean exam rooms at end of day
• Count instruments in treatment rooms at the end of each session (AM & PM)
• Flexibility to work with multiple doctors and their varying practice styles
• Dispense all DME
• Apply pads and/or adhesive strappings as needed
• Perform X-rays and digital radiography
• Complete pre-authorizations
• Complete the rapid health indicator
• Obtain or review a patient's medical history, current medications and allergies. Record any changes in their medical condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re: their current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this information into EMR
• Set-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.
• Prep nail care patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floor
• Measure and fit patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold inserts
• Prepare lab specimens (including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick up
• Clean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change cold sterile solutions monthly
• Replenish inventory of back office supplies and DME items, restocking drawers and rooms daily
• Assist in surgeries and minor procedures
• Clean-up after surgery – dirty drapes, wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop floor – scrub, clean, autoclave instruments
• Change post-op dressings, remove sutures
• Call post-op patients the day following surgery, complete Follow-up sheet
• Review information sheets with patients as needed
• Writes and faxes prescriptions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Podiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Work Location: In person