Medical Assistant

ABOUT US   
A Specialty Path to Good Health   

Upperline Health, the nation's largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound, and vascular care. Since our founding in 2017, we've been at the forefront of transforming specialty care with our innovative value-based care models. At Upperline Health, we offer a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses. Be part of a pioneering team that is committed to improving patient outcomes and making a difference every day. If you're driven by a passion for helping others and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Triage is temporary.    
Treatment is transformative.   
 
Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists – physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care. 

Why join our team?   

• Mission-driven and patient-focused environment 

• Competitive compensation with additional opportunity to earn monthly team bonus based on meeting key clinic metrics tied to our mission & quality patient care 

• Career growth opportunities  

• Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave 

• Work Life Balance – regular weekday clinic hours 

• Supportive regional and corporate teams 

About the Medical Assistant Role  
Upperline Health is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and driven Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will work in our Sand Lake Road office 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. 

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• 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 

• Sterilize instruments daily 

• 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 

Medical Assistant Qualifications:

• 0-2 years' experience

• 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 is required 

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

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

Job Type: Full-time