Medical Assistant Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Lexington, KY

3d•$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.
Knowledge of Word & Outlook required.
Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred.
Knowledge of GE Centricity is a plus.
Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets patients and prepares them for procedures.
Assists patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens & preparing for exam, etc.
Gets DMEs for doctors or nurses.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program.
Keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Position requires coverage for other locations when needed.
Takes and records patients’ vital signs before and after procedures.
Assists doctors with various procedures and provides materials and guidance as needed.
Unpacks supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.
Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate (includes patient care, post-op phone follow-up calls and other patient phone calls, medication updates).
Documents all phone calls and actions appropriately in EMR.
Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.
Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed.
Follows ONS’ policies and procedures.
Performs other duties/projects as assigned.
General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to handle high stress, busy work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.