Medical Assistant- Full-Time

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education (CORE Institute) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. CORE Institute has been recognized by Ranking Arizona as the #1 Orthopedic Practice, #1 Healthiest Healthcare Employer, and #3 Best Healthcare Workplace Culture, and a winner in Best Places to Work. This role facilitates communication between the patient and the provider, prepares patients for visits, performs various clinical duties, and ensures a positive patient experience while maintaining a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred.
• In lieu of experience must have graduated from a formal training program during the last 12-18 months and have the CMA certificate; OR is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
• Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
• Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
• High school diploma/GED.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
• Experience with orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care.
• Collects and shares pertinent information with the provider.
• Receives and acts on directives from the provider.
• Prepares the patient for visit with the provider, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, removing dressings, procedure set-up, and injection prep.
• Accurate data entry into EMR.
• Completes tasks associated with Company initiatives such as PROs, Quality Payment Programs, etc.
• Maintains exam room standards, including restocking, cleaning, and monitoring biohazard and sharps containers.
• Assists the provider in preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms.
• Retrieves and responds to voicemails within 24 business hours and documents actions in EMR.
• Prepares patient electronic charts for clinic visits before the date of service, verifying outstanding testing results, confirming appropriateness of the patient to the provider, and noting imaging, DME, or casting needed prior to provider visit.
• Scans clinical documents into EMR.
• Prints clinic schedules on the morning of the date of service.
• Ensures patient receives education as indicated by the provider.
• Manages EMR desktops of assigned providers in a timely manner.
• Acts as PTO Buddy per clinic plan.
• Creates and promotes a positive patient experience.
• Maintains HIPAA compliant environment.
• Maintains clean workspace.

Benefits

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED