Orthopedics Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Orthopedics Medical Assistant supports clinic operations and patient care by preparing patients for visits, assisting with examinations and procedures, handling appointment scheduling and patient communications, maintaining accurate records, coordinating referrals, collecting payments, and managing supplies. The role requires some independent judgment within established practices and procedures. The position requires graduation from a qualifying accredited medical assistant program. Approved CPR or BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days. Medication injection training and pharmacology are required competencies for administering medication.
Requirements
- Graduate from a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP; a post-secondary school or college medical assistant program with qualifying institutional accreditation; or an educational program accredited by NCCA, such as NHA.
- Approved CPR or BLS certification is required within 90 days.
- Medication injection training and pharmacology are required competencies for performing medication administration.
- Some independent judgment is required, with decisions limited by standard practices or procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a medical assistant program with a clinical rotation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patients according to their specific needs.
- Assist with examinations, treatments, and other clinic procedures.
- Assist with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and quality improvement projects.
- Answer telephone inquiries, direct callers to appropriate personnel, or initiate triage slips for medical personnel to respond.
- Schedule appointments and enter appointment dates and times into the computerized scheduler.
- Make reminder calls to patients.
- Greet and direct patients, salespeople, and visitors.
- Register patients by verifying that their records are current and accurate.
- Make appropriate changes in the computer system and patient charts.
- Coordinate patient referrals with insurers and other physician offices.
- Collect patient payments and issue receipts when applicable.
- Prepare and maintain patient charts.
- Maintain and order supplies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Accruing paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Career advancement and educational opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Well-being programs
- Employee discounts
- On-demand pay
- Financial education
- Annual recognition and awards events
- Partner appreciation days
- Family entertainment and attractions discounts
- Community service and improvement opportunities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
