Medical Assistant | Ortho Clinic - Part Time

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

12d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a member of the clinic patient care team performing clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. Provides administrative support to the clinic and to the Orthopedic service line. The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Requirements

Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment
Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally & with the public
Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
Medical Terminology
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Medical Assistant or obtain within 16 months of hire
High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Nice To Haves

College level education in secretarial sciences preferred
Completion of basic medical terminology preferred
One (1) year recent medical assistant experience preferred
Recent Orthopedic Clinic experience preferred
Casting and Splinting Certification within two years of employment

Responsibilities

Provides support for the Bay Area Orthopedics clinic staff
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; provides examination gowns and drapes
Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient; reviews and/or records medical history and current medications, takes accurate patient weight, vital signs, and confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations
Safely Administers medications (oral, intradermal, SQ and IM)
Provides basic wound care
Performs waived lab testing upon completion of competency
Organizes patient scheduling, prepares patient charts, retrieves and files patient medical records, x-rays, and other medical images
Maintains all files and keeps filing up to date
Contacts insurance providers, obtaining appropriate referral numbers, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications
Works with the Hospital and Ambulatory Services computer systems, registers patients, obtains admission and billing information and orders lab work
Assists the department in developing, preparing, and documenting State, Federal and Joint Commission requirements
Answers telephone, prepares referrals, schedules patient appointments
Collects specimens from patients of all ranges of age and uses correct tubes and handling for appropriate testing and labels specimens accurately
Provides secretarial/receptionist services in an efficient and professional manner
Assists with daily patient billing (professional and technical) and enters charges into computer systems as needed
Performs daily, weekly and/or monthly statistics as needed
Orders supplies as necessary
Ensures assigned areas are adequately stocked, cleaned and organized
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventative maintenance and calls for repairs, if necessary