Description

Why Choose Us? #ASMO

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
Incredible Culture: Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients.

Benefits:

Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
Additional Coverage: 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

SUMMARY

Provides patient care support to licensed providers and serves as liaison between patient and healthcare provider.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares patients for visit by directing/accompanying patients to the examining 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, order x-rays per provider order or protocol, or obtain results from imaging facilities;
Assists health care providers during examinations as directed. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing dressing changes, taking vital signs, preparing and drawing up injectable medications, labeling medications for administration by provider, applying/removing casts/splints, removing sutures/staples,
Generates orders for prescriptions, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapy, DME, etc. as directed by provider; inputs into EMR.
Schedules follow-up appointments, tests, test results, procedures, and injections with designated provider or facility.
Coordinates all aspects of surgery scheduling according to surgery scheduling protocols. This includes obtaining medical clearances, precertifications, consents, submitting orders and scheduling preassesment, preoperative and postoperative appointments.
Reconciles patient health history information at visit, updates any additional information pertinent to patient care and scans various documentation into EMR. Such documentation includes hospital dictation, disability forms, laboratory test requests, medical clearances or any other correspondence as directed after obtaining provider signature.
Triages patient correspondence received by phone, voicemail or patient portal in adherence to policy. Documents patient correspondence into EMR system and advises patient provider plan of action.
Maintains exam rooms which may include the following: prepares exam rooms including stocking of appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for examination of patients daily. Cleans exam rooms according to protocol between patient examinations. Disposes any contaminated materials appropriately.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Certified Orthopedic Tech preferred
Two years orthopedic experience preferred
Three years medical office experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in use of electronic medical records (preferred)
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to comprehend and complete assigned tasks furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Strong knowledge orthopedic terminology (preferred)
Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical and diagnostic procedures (preferred)
Knowledge of casting and splinting (preferred)
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients/families

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Medical Assistant