Medical Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Warwick, RI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Medical Assistant is to provide a team-based approach to patient care and an exceptional patient experience. The Medical Assistant will emphasize highly personalized care and help patients surpass barriers to healthcare by improving the patient/provider relationship.

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 (preferred).

Responsibilities

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquires
Prepares patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to exam room; providing exam gowns; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment
Assist providers in the treatment of patients by obtaining histories and vitals, preparing injections, setting up sterile fields, suture removal, dressing changes
Cast applications and DME applications as necessary
Verifying patient’s medical record is complete and accurate for medical coding purposes
Triage patient calls and physician messages
Maintain exams rooms with adequate medical supplies and sterilization as required
Preparing patient charts before patient arrival
Scheduling follow up appointments, initial therapy visits, and MRI appointments
Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.