Medical Assistant- Orthopedics

Surgery Partners•Fisher, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) works collaboratively with physicians, care teams, and other team members to support a patient-focused clinic. The MA carries out assigned duties to help ensure each patient visit is accurate, professional, and efficient, and supports patient flow by working with the MA team so patients are seen promptly and skillfully. The role requires flexibility to travel between clinic locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated competence and skill in medical assistant duties.
At least 2 years of medical assistant experience and/or previous orthopedic or pain experience.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance.
Access to personal transportation.
Ability to travel to all clinics.
Ability to use a computer continuously and frequently use a telephone and/or smart devices.
Ability to sit for long periods and continuously perform repetitive grasping and manipulation with both hands.
Ability to communicate conversationally on a continuous basis.
Ability to occasionally reach, walk, squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, and carry, lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to occasionally work in confined, noisy, or dusty areas.
Ability to memorize and retain instructions, read and interpret detailed specifications, and demonstrate mental competency.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective care to patients.
Work independently and deliver excellent customer service.
Accurately obtain vital signs and document them in electronic medical records.
Serve as a resource for other clinical staff.
Draw up medications for providers as needed.
Perform end-of-shift room turnover.
Assist the provider team with in-office procedures as needed.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control standards and policies.
Manage difficult or emotional patient situations effectively and professionally.
Travel between clinic locations as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.