Medical Assistant - Podiatry - 40 Hours, Days
Core
Provides clinical and administrative support in a podiatry clinic, assisting with patient care, procedures, and clinic operations.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Podiatry)
Builds
Patient care delivery and clinic operational flow
Domain
Healthcare / Podiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, wound care, vital signs measurement, patient registration, scheduling, specimen collection, sterile procedure setup, patient education, inventory management
Preferred skills
Cast/splint care, glucometer data download, EKG setup, hearing tests, peak flow measurement, visual acuity testing, diabetic foot care, application of elastic stockings, simple dressing changes, suture removal, urine culture prep, biopsy setup, IUD insertion/removal assistance, pelvic exam assistance, incision and drainage assistance, punch biopsy assistance, colonoscopy assistance, suprapubic tube changes, chronic wound treatment assistance, MOHS surgery assistance, excisional surgery assistance, laser treatment assistance, cosmetic procedure assistance, urodynamic studies assistance, flow rate/voiding trials assistance, low-dye taping, phototherapy assistance, PUVA assistance
Technologies
Phlebotomy equipment, glucometers, EKG machines, hearing test devices, peak flow meters, pulse oximeters, Hoyer-lifts, sterile procedure trays, biopsy kits, IUD kits, colonoscopy equipment, suprapubic tube kits, wound care supplies, laser treatment equipment, urodynamic study equipment
Responsibilities
Perform delegated patient care interventions under nurse/provider direction, conduct pre-visit chart reviews and preparations, collect and document vital signs and patient history, administer preventative health screens, assist with minor procedures and sterile setups, perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, manage patient registration and scheduling, verify insurance and collect payments, maintain equipment and inventory, assist with advanced clinical activities like wound care and surgery prep.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC