Medical Assistant - Per Diem
OrthoNY•Schenectady, NY
•$18 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
We are hiring a per diem Medical Assistant to pick up shifts as needed. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding role in a leading orthopedic practice, apply today! This Medical Assistant position provides both administrative and clinical support in patient registration, rooming, demographic and medical data collection as well as patient checkout including appointments, discharge information and payment under the supervision of a provider.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong data entry skills
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistance Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred
- CPR/BLS preferred
Responsibilities
- Greeting patients promptly and professionally
- Assisting patients with the registration process including but not limited to assistance with collecting required patient information, medical history, relevant documents, and electronic signatures
- Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed
- Reporting relevant information to the provider
- Assisting the provider with patient care as requested
- Performing scribe duties, as needed
- Reviewing treatment procedures with patients
- Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results
- Reviewing discharge instructions
- Bracing & brace measurements under the supervision of a licensed professional
- Collecting any patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments, if required
- Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards
- Other responsibilities as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
