Medical Assistant - TEMP

Arrowhead Orthopaedics•Murrieta, CA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The position requires that the employee be available forty hours per week, and that also the employee be flexible in his/her schedule to provide efficient service for the group. The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week. Many of the responsibilities require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn the proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that which may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice. The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon. Under the supervision of the Back Office Supervisor, the Clinic Medical Assistant shall be responsible for assisting their assigned provider in clinic with all aspects of the patients’ visit.

Requirements

The ability to type 40 words per minute.
Skill in operating a computer and scanner, as well as software programs including Microsoft Outlook.
Telephone etiquette, superior customer service, and professional communication skills are required.
Must be flexible and able to multitask in a stressful setting.
high school diploma or equivalence.
CPR Certification required.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of experience as a Back Office Medical Assistant in an Orthopaedic Medical Office preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that authorization is complete for the patient visit.
Ensure that all necessary diagnostic studies and reports are available for the provider to review.
Ensure proper documentation in our EMR system for patients’ visits. This includes, but is not limited to, using the appropriate template and completing the history portion including medication, past medical and surgical history, weighing all new patients, and taking vitals.
Document in EMR any changes in patients’ conditions since last visit.
Bill all charges for services rendered and make sure that there is documentation in EMR justifying the charges.
Create proper documentation in EMR as needed for any diagnostic testing or therapy or surgical procedures ordered by the provider, and forward the appropriate authorization.
Act as the liaison between the patient and the provider.
Return all patient phone calls the same day and document in each patient’s chart any instructions or concerns.
Work with the provider’s Patient Services Representative and the Back Office Supervisor to ensure that the provider is scheduled appropriately.
Communicate with front desk staff any delay in the provider’s schedule for the day.
Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies and linen.
Clean and empty rooms of dirty linen and red bag waste daily.
Clean dirty instruments and prepare them for sterilization on assigned day each week.
Perform other responsibilities as may be called on by the Back Office Supervisor.