Medical Assistant
TOC- The Orthopaedic Center•Huntsville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves performing a wide range of general nursing duties and administrative tasks to support patient care and clinic operations. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for patient triage, documentation, assisting with procedures, managing medical records, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the clinic environment. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a strong commitment to teamwork.
Requirements
- 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
- Friendly and Professional patient communication
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
