Medical Assistant
About The Position
This role involves assisting various orthopaedic physicians under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. The Medical Assistant will provide coverage for clinical teams as needed, perform general nursing duties, and manage patient care from escorting to exam rooms through post-procedure follow-up. Key responsibilities include updating patient history, inputting orders, performing wound care, administering injections, and managing patient communication regarding appointments and procedures. The position also requires administrative tasks such as scheduling tests, obtaining authorizations, preparing charts, and filling out necessary forms. The role may also involve travel to satellite offices and requires a friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with patients.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/GED required
- ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
- Independent, highly motivated and strong work ethic
- Dependable and punctual for work daily
- Ability to take initiative and be self-disciplined
- Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one-year full time clinical experience in healthcare preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist various orthopaedic physicians under the direction of Clinical Coordinator
- Provide coverage for clinical teams as needed
- Perform general nursing duties
- Escort patients to exam room and triage, update patient history, and input orders
- Perform suture/staple removal as needed
- Perform wound care/dressing changes
- Draw up medications for injections as needed
- Call in or electronically prescribe medications under the provider’s direction
- Application of sterile fields and assisting with in-office procedures as needed
- Applying and removing casts and splints and fitting of foot orthotics
- Locate any necessary x-rays, test results or imaging reports
- Schedule tests/procedures and obtain any necessary insurance authorizations
- Answer phone messages and document in EMR
- Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc.
- Prepare charts and test results for clinic and print out patient information
- Assist with verifying pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed
- Discuss anticipated surgical costs, copays and policies as needed
- Assist other physician team members as needed
- Fill out disability, return-to-work and insurance forms
- Obtain physician signature on miscellaneous forms
- Travel to satellite offices as needed
- Friendly and Professional patient communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
