Medical Assistant - Part-Time (Tues and Fri 8:30a-4p + PRN)

Synergy Management Services•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides basic clinical services and support in the delivery of quality orthopedic patient care. The MA demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients. This position complies with all federal, state, and facility requirements. Adheres to the standard policies and procedures established by Synergy Health Partners.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Graduate of recognized training facility for Medical Assistants.
At least 1-2 years of experience in a medical clinic
Orthopedic experience is required.
Can manage processes and a busy clinic flow
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Outstanding customer service skills
Excellent self-direction, leadership, time management, and teamwork attitude
Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
Detail orientation and focus
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and multi-task throughout the day

Nice To Haves

Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in triaging patients to ensure productive office flow
Make the comfort and safety needs of the patients the top priority
Ensure exam rooms are prepared and stocked with all needed medical supplies and instruments needed for physician evaluation.
Initiate rooming patients and measure/document patient’s vital signs at each visit, document chief complaint, current medications, and pertinent history
Administer injections as directed by physician
Assist with suture removal
Document patient information in EMR or patient chart at each visit
Assist in providing patient education materials and follow-up instructions to patients as needed
Review pre-operative education with patients prior to the patient leaving clinic
Assist in completing of DME paperwork and patient education and training as needed for DME equipment (if applicable)
Schedule surgeries at the hospital or surgery center as directed and accurately complete all required paperwork prior to posting
Answer and return all patient calls
Complete daily follow-up on pathology reports
Evaluate clinic schedule at least 24 hours prior for supplies needed and set up
Clean and restock exam rooms and work areas per OSHA guidelines
Clean and sterilize instruments (if applicable)
Properly dispose of all medical wastes and used instruments in approved medical waste receptacles
Observe all safety precautions and standards; ensure proper disposal of contaminated wastes
Perform basic clerical and office functions as directed by Office or Medical Billing Manager
Assist with scheduling and registering patients (if applicable)
Assist with ensuring all patients are registered into billing software
Assist with posting all charges into billing software and checking journals for accuracy
Assist with eligibility and obtaining referrals for authorizations as needed
Communicate billing processes to patients and others as needed
Assist with submitting billing documentation daily as required
Assist with patient reminder calls (if applicable)
Assist with scribing for physician (if applicable)
Assisting with other miscellaneous clinic duties as requested