Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Podiatry Surgery Practice
About The Position
Join our Orthopedics & Podiatry Surgery Practice and contribute your skills to a team committed to delivering high-quality patient care. We’re looking for someone who is organized, patient focused, and thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. If that sounds like you, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. You would be responsible to prepare patients for office visits; perform tasks including escorting patient to treatment room, obtain pertinent patient information for medical record, and document information in patients’ chart. Process patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice. Organize and prioritize duties to optimize efficiency and promote positive patient outcomes. Scribes information on a regular basis.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred
- National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries
- Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs.
- In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information.
- Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.
- Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
- Coordinates patient flow in the office.
- Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Great benefits effective day 1!
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Diverse and inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
