Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Medical Assistant role is primarily based at the Hillpoint and Chesapeake offices in Suffolk, VA; the typical schedule is Monday to Friday. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Weil Foot & Ankle Institute’s patient-focused mission to improve quality of life through foot and ankle care. The assistant works alongside physicians to support patient care and clinic operations. Duties include gathering patient histories and vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting with in-office procedures, taking X-rays, and helping with scheduling and front-desk coverage.

What you'll do

• Interview patients and update medical records
• gather vital signs
• prepare treatment rooms and patients for exams
• sterilize instruments and set up procedure trays
• manage supplies and coordinate inventory orders
• take X-rays
• cross-train to cover front-desk activities
• support physicians and the care team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

foot and ankle care

patient care

vital signs

medical records

x-ray

clinical support

suffolk va

weil foot & ankle institute

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• HSA with employer contribution
• FSA
• generous paid time off
• 401(k) with 3% match
• employee assistance program
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability.

Why this role

Medical Assistant certification is required by the posting, with two years in a healthcare position preferred. Local travel between assigned sites and occasional travel outside the assigned region may be required. Typical schedule is Monday to Friday.

About the employer

Balance Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.