Medical Assistant, Float

About the Medical Assistant Role

Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Float Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting.

This person will cover Clearwater as needed and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will be varied, and candidates must be flexible problem solvers and collaborative team players who are eager to learn as well as tackle problems. Ideal candidates will have podiatry or orthopedic experience and x‑ray experience.

• Place patients in exam rooms, ensuring that they are ready and comfortable for their appointment with the physician
• Complete exam intake, including but not limited to reviewing the patient's medical history, social history, surgical history, and the history of present illness
• Ensure accurate charting for the physician
• Provide patient care under the direction of a podiatric physician including taking and developing x‑rays and assisting in the exam room as required
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as stocking all exam rooms and disposing of exam room trash
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing exam and x‑ray rooms both after each patient visit and at the end of each day
• Satisfy and document appropriately required quality measures and audits
• Travel to surrounding area clinics to provide support if needed
• Support the connection of our patients to our extended care team of Nurse Practitioners and Care Navigators, where and when needed

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant; MA Certification is a plus
• Podiatry or Orthopedic clinic experience preferred
• X‑ray experience is a plus
• Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience working in an EMR – preferably Athenahealth EMR
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate, and professional demeanor with each interaction
• Demonstrated experience as a motivated and dedicated team member with a stable work history
• Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check and drug test are required

Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO.

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.

Job Type: Full‑time

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