Medical Assistant

As a member of our Clinical team, the Medical Assistant position is responsible for ensuring Patient Care by working closely with physicians and patients by obtaining medical history, verifying all paperwork is complete, assisting physicians with procedures and as well as patient triaging.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Escorts Patient to exam room and prepare for physical evaluation.
• Conducts patient interview to obtain medical history including past medical and surgical history, allergies and present condition.
• Verifies all paperwork is complete.
• Reviews chart for completeness and accuracy by ensuring all pertinent studies/diagnostics are available and last physician note is in chart.
• Coordinates providers schedule, responds to patients voice mails and intake items.
• Displays MRI films or other studies brought by patient for office visit.
• Assists physician with procedures including:
• Suture / Staple removal under direction of physician
• Application of cast / splints / DME
• Removal of casts / splints
• Monitor / Expedite patient flow
• Assists patients with mobility. Provide wheelchair and help patient to next area as needed.
• Returns un-needed diagnostic studies to patient and record in EHR.
• Draws and may perform injections for physician.
• Prepares specimens to send to lab.
• Documents all injections, prescriptions, casts / splints, DME’s dispensed in EHR.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Prepares exam rooms. Clean and disinfect any contaminated counters or exam tables.
• Inventories and restocks work areas.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous waste.
• Acts as liaison between triage nursing and physician by communicating patient information in an accurate and timely manner, responding to patient phone calls/clinical requests
• Enters event codes in EHR
• Places x-ray orders.
• Ensures patient and personal safety while in office.
• Follows blood borne pathogen policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Attends in-house continuing education seminars offered to staff.
• Assists physician in most surgical cases
• Prepares surgical DME
• Submits surgical billing per provider discretion
• Records all needed information into the EHR.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Assists in scheduling procedures as needed for provider.

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person