Podiatric Medical Assistant

Rio Grande Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for an energetic individual to join our Santa Fe clinic team! We currently have 2 podiatric physicians providing foot and ankle care to New Mexico residents. We are looking for a medical assistant that is eager to learn and to help our staff provide extraordinary patient care. Experience is a bonus, but we will provide FULL on-the-job training. The current available position is part-time (12-32 hours per week).

Responsibilities for the position include:

-Welcoming and greeting all patients and visitors with a pleasant demeanor

-Registering new patients and updating existing patient files

-Preparing patients for examinations

-Assisting with x-ray positioning and labeling

-Applying and removing casts and wound care dressings

-Fitting patients for DME (Durable Medical Equipment: boots, braces, shoes, etc.)

-Assisting with minor surgical procedures

-Completing the patient encounter: checking patients out after their visit, scheduling appointments, and collecting payments

-Scanning and sorting medical documents

-Messaging clinical staff as needed based on patient or outside physician inquiries

-Screening patients and visitors

-Cleaning clinic and patient areas

-Facilitating patient flow by notifying the clinical staff of each patient's arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff

-Travel between Santa Fe and Taos office for coverage as needed; travel is compensated when required.

Requirements:

-Positive attitude and ability to work with others as a part of a team

-Honesty

-Communication

-Basic computer skills

-Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

-Ability to adapt to change

-Self-motivation

-Punctuality

-Ability to be organized, to multi-task, and to prioritize while being detail-oriented

-Bilingual: Spanish-speaking is highly recommended, but not required

-COVID vaccination

Hours:

-Monday-Friday 7:45am to 5:30pm are the current full clinic days. We sometimes offer extended hours to patients on Mondays in Santa Fe, so closing time those days is 6:30 or 7pm. We have also been lighter on Fridays and wish to use a new medical assistant for Friday coverage in order to provide more options to our patients.

-This part-time position schedule involves staggering hours with other employees based on the needs of the clinic, up to 40 hours. Part-time position may also be available.

Compensation:

-Pay: $15.00 - $17 per hour

-Pay rate may be negotiable based on experience

-Health benefits and paid time off are available after a 90 day trial period for full-time positions

This position is available to begin training immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person