Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Current CPR certification (CPR, BLS)
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Ability to interact effectively with patients/families
• Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Two years orthopedic experience preferred
• Three years medical office experience preferred
• Proficiency in use of electronic medical records preferred
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong knowledge orthopedic terminology preferred
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical and diagnostic procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visit by directing/accompanying patients to the examination or X-ray room, providing gowns/drapes, and assisting with proper positioning of patient for the examination and/or treatment.
• Interviews patient and records medical histories may order x-rays per provider order or protocol.
• Assists health care providers during examinations as directed. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing dressing changes, taking vital signs, performing blood draws, applying/removing casts/splints, removing sutures/staples, preparing laboratory test requests, preparing lab specimen for pick-up per protocol.
• Prepares and orders medication prescriptions and orders for x-rays, rehab, DME, etc. as directed by provider
• Completed appropriate documentation in the EMR system.
• Updates patient health history information as needed, keys data and scans various documentation into EMR such as hospital dictation, disability forms, laboratory test requests, or any other correspondence as directed.
• Receives, disseminates for provider signature, and scans test results and medical clearances into EMR.
• Updates patient history in EMR within 24 hours of visit.
• Schedules appointments, tests, procedures, and/or surgery following all scheduling protocols.
• Ensures follow-up appointment(s) are scheduled for patients regarding test results, post-operative care, etc. with the provider.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner as directed by provider, makes follow-up calls, and documents communications in EMR.
• Maintains exam rooms, which may include the following: prepares exam rooms including stocking of appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for examination of patients on a daily basis.
• Cleans examination rooms between patient visits and at clinic end and disposes of contaminated supplies per protocol.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
• Prepares disability and other forms for provider signature.
• Monitors inventory and orders medical supplies.
• Occasional travel may be required. Floating positions require frequent travel.
• Other duties may also be assigned by Providers, RNs, and managers.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options : PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off : Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
• 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays