Medical Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Stamford, CT

16h•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Current BCLS.
Knowledge of computer tasks and programs (Microsoft word and excel).
Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling or pushing of carts, equipment, etc.
Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.
Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
Above average organization skills.
Telephone, scanner and fax.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification preferred.
BCLS certification preferred within six (6) months of date of hire.
Previous work experience in an acute-care facility or long-term setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and supply the pre-operative areas for patient OR attire, extra linens (i.e. sheets, pillowcases, warm blankets) and other items needed for patient use.
Greet designated patients, using customer-friendly approach, pre-operatively and aid with the admitting process under the direction of the Pre-operative Registered Nurse and always communicating with the Pre-operative Registered Nurse.
Aid with continuous patient flow by providing pre-operative area with clean made-up stretchers and/or movable recliners, as necessary.
Communicate pertinent general information to nursing staff as indicated (i.e. surgeon and/or anesthesia arrival, etc.).
Assist PACU staff by retrieving nourishment for patients (i.e. crackers, cookies, soft drinks, etc.) at appropriate times under the direct supervision and instruction of the staff Registered Nurse.
May help patients change into street clothes before discharge, upon discretion of the PACU staff Registered Nurse.
Assist with patient transport via wheelchair upon discharge from PACU and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Provide help putting medical supplies away in general and sterile storage areas.
Assist with removal of dirty linens, placing trash in appropriate receptacles, straighten PACU patient care areas, restock supplies as needed, clean stretchers with facility-approved agent and remake with clean linens after each use.
Provide the Circulating Nurse assistance with transporting patients from pre-op to the OR and from the OR to PACU, as directed.
Assist with OR room turnovers by mopping floor with facility-approved agent, wiping appropriate horizontal surfaces, and removing both clean and contaminated linens and waste, as needed, after patient leaves the OR and is taken to PACU.
Run errands to various locations (i.e. hospital, lab, pharmacy, OR) as instructed per Clinical Director and/or Administrator.
Always maintain patient confidentiality.
Assist in the business office with scheduling appointments, patient registration, medical record assembly and telephone coverage.
Conduct job tasks with efficiency and professionalism.
Maintain positive interpersonal communications between staff.
Other duties as assigned.