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Best Foot Forward
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,867 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
We are a busy, patient-focused podiatry group dedicated to providing high-quality foot and ankle care. Our team values professionalism, efficiency, and compassionate service. We are looking for a Medical Assistant who is motivated to learn podiatry-specific procedures, develop both clinically and administratively, and play a key role in our patient care team at BFF, supporting our Festus and Sunset Hills locations. Responsibilities Patient reigistration Schedule appointments Manage payments (cash, check, credit), log charges, and scan/input paperwork. Handle callbacks, appointment confirmations, and no-shows. Process prior authorizations for DME and procedures via and payer and other portals. Organize, label, and track inventory Patient intake: verify insurance, review PCP visit notes for diabetic patients. Room patients, take and document vitals (ex. BP, temperature, weight, respirations). Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and instrument sterilization. Provide patient instructions and prepare procedure trays.