Per Diem Medical Assistant

Rothman Orthopaedics•Malvern, PA

1d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant for our Malvern, PA office. This role provides essential support to physicians and physician's assistants by managing both administrative and clinical tasks. The Medical Assistant plays a key role in enhancing patient satisfaction and ensuring the smooth operation of patient care pathways, from initial greeting to coordinating various diagnostic and treatment services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED minimum education requirement.
Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office preferred.
Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
Computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Active National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
Direct patients to various departments including orthotics, rehab, surgery scheduling, X-ray, and front desk.
Maintain order, cleanliness, and inventory in exam rooms, preparing them for patient use.
Clean and autoclave instruments.
Provide and scan necessary paperwork into patient charts for physician review.
Obtain and record vital signs as requested by the physician.
Prepare injections for the physician according to protocols.
Retrieve and display X-rays, MRIs, CTs, and other patient studies and their associated reports.
Assist patients with clothing as needed.
Dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulations, and replace sharps containers.
Answer telephones in patient treatment areas.
Request, obtain, and upload reports from various facilities for physician review.
Empty and restock laundry.
Scan appointment tracking to manage patient flow and direct physicians.
Review physician schedules for chart preparation, ensuring all necessary reports and studies are present.
Complete pre-certifications for MRIs, injections, and other physician orders.
Send Visco Injection authorization requests to supplement pre-certification representatives.
Cover other office areas as directed by management.
Manage provider jellybeans and voicemail as needed.
Maintain knowledge of fax logs.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Embody the organization's desired culture and philosophies.
Identify and manage weekly schedules, including changes, as published by the manager.
Handle and label specimens (urine, blood, incision drainage, aspirated fluids, etc.).
Follow provider instructions to ensure specimens are sent to the appropriate lab for analysis.