Medical Assistant- Full-Time

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) • Sun City, AZ

5d • 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 for its excellence in orthopedic practices, healthcare employer health, workplace culture, and as a Best Place to Work.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management.
• 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 by collecting and sharing pertinent information and acting on provider directives.
• Prepares patients for visits by rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, removing dressings, procedure set-up, injection prep, and accurate data entry into EMR.
• Completes tasks associated with Company initiatives such as PROs and Quality Payment Programs.
• Maintains exam room standards, including restocking, cleaning rooms and tables, and monitoring/replacing biohazard and sharps containers.
• Assists the provider in preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (e.g., work release, FMLA).
• 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 patient appropriateness for the provider, and noting necessary pre-visit imaging, DME, or casting.
• Scans clinical documents into EMR.
• Prints clinic schedules on the morning of the date of service.
• Ensures patients receive 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 a HIPAA compliant environment.
• Maintains a 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED