Medical Assistant Orthopedics Sports Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting
- Direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting (e.g., obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, performing clinical procedures like EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines)
- Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire
- Must obtain BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician) and DOT (Department of Transportation Certification) within 90 days of hire (for Occupational Medicine roles)
- Successfully complete MA orientation and clinical competency assessment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or a Specialty medical practice
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- AAMA
- AMT
- NCCT
- NHA
Responsibilities
- Obtaining vital signs
- Reconciling medications
- Collecting patient history
- Facilitating patient flow
- Managing the electronic health record (EPIC)
- Scheduling appointments
- Processing medication requests
- Handling prior authorizations
- Coordinating tests and procedures
- Performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy (upon successful completion of clinical competency)
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus (for new hires meeting eligibility criteria)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
