Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic- Full-Time

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant in our Orthopedic Clinic that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. The Medical Assistant will welcome and greet patients and their families when they enter our facility. The Medical Assistant will obtain reason and check the patient in/out through the Electronic Health Record system. Medical Assistant will also answer calls and relays messages to necessary parties. Also responsible for handling incoming referrals and orders, scheduling, reminders for patients, collection of patient charges and follow-up.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
1 year of experience as a receptionist.
Meet all Employee Health Requirement
BLS

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in a health care environment
ACLS
Certificate of successful completion of Medical Assistant Program
Certified Medical Assistant
CCT (Cardiac Care Technician) Certification

Responsibilities

Performs various administrative and clinical duties under direction of administration and/or clinician.
Assist patients as necessary with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting specimens and preparing for exams.
Utilizes electronic health records system to collect pertinent patient history consistent with organizational guidelines.
Takes vitals, electrocardiograms, stress tests, ETTs, Event/Holter Monitor
Performs screening consistent with provider guidelines.
Prepares and administers medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections as directed by the provider.
Transmits prescription refills as directed
Communicates appropriately and clearly with patients, co-workers, and management.
Prepare charts for providers to include obtaining results of studies such as labs, imaging, etc. prior to visit
Assists in completion of forms in preparation of provider review and signature
Schedule appointments/procedures and answers calls/message in a timely basis
Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services as needed
Monthly/Weekly/Annual inspection and testing of equipment used in clinic.
Able to recognize and is knowledgeable of heart rhythms on EKG and rhythm strips.
Maintains effective communication with the patient and provides an explanation of procedures within the scope of practice.
Ensures physician order for the procedure is entered accurately. Consults appropriate resources to clarify orders and deemed necessary.
Attend staff meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned