Medical Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides a team-based approach to patient care and supports an exceptional patient experience through personalized care and by helping patients overcome barriers to healthcare. The role supports providers and patients throughout visits, helps maintain accurate medical records and prepared exam rooms, and handles follow-up scheduling and patient communications. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Formal training as a medical assistant or certification as a medical assistant.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in person or by telephone and answer or refer inquiries.
Prepare patients for healthcare visits by accompanying them to exam rooms, providing exam gowns, and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assist providers with patient treatment by obtaining histories and vital signs, preparing injections, setting up sterile fields, removing sutures, and changing dressings.
Apply casts and durable medical equipment (DME) as necessary.
Verify that patient medical records are complete and accurate for medical coding purposes.
Triage patient calls and physician messages.
Maintain exam rooms with adequate medical supplies and sterilization as required.
Prepare patient charts before patient arrival.
Schedule follow-up appointments, initial therapy visits, and MRI appointments.
Comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.