Medical Assistant

****Previous orthopedic experience preferred****

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Make a professional, courteous first impression on patients new to the medical office by registering, aiding, and assisting with any problems involved in the registration process.

• Organizing patient flow based on doctor’s needs
• Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room
• Assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens & preparing for exam, etc.
• Collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines and assisting Physicians/PA's with various procedures
• Enter all MIPs information/Scribe into EMR for all patients on daily basis
• Pull injections and DME
• Relaying instructions to patients/families
• 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 on an as needed basis
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE DESIRED; hours vary
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) AND Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.

QUALIFICATIONS:

****MA CERTIFIED PREFERRED****

*General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.

*Excellent interpersonal skills.

*Ability to handle high stress, busy work environment.

*Knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook Required.

*Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT codes preferred.

*Previous Ortho experience a plus.

*Knowledge of athenaHealth a plus.

*Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.

*Ability to interact with patients, other staff including physicians and PAs.

*Previous medical office experience a plus.

*Please only apply if you can work early mornings/Flexible schedule

Hours:6:30a-4p, 9a-6p, 8a-5p, 7a-5p—changes depending on schedule/day of week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person