Job Description
Job Description
Description : POSITION OVERVIEW :
Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparallel customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Basic rooming, along with creating surgery orders & x-ray orders
- Phreesia / MIPS Input
- Maintain supplies, equipment, prepare and clean exam / procedure rooms, stocking and sterilizing instruments ensuring patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and presentable
- Assist physician as needed during procedure; monitor patient in recovery area
- Ensure all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are entered in the patient’s file and available to the physician prior to patient arrival
- Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of pain / injury / disease, home treatments and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician
- Ensure all consent forms are completed, signed and filed
- Respond to patient / physician / pharmacy calls calls / messages and assist with their needs
- Assist front desk with rescheduling patients
- OSHA sign off lists
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.2+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant in orthopedic clinicStrong focus on patient quality and customer serviceExcellent follow through to see tasks to completionStrong and clear written and verbal communication skillsPossesses a high degree of self-motivation and produces high quality work with minimal supervisionDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Experience with AllscriptsPAY & BENEFITS :
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceGenerous PTO package and paid holidaysCompany-paid life insurance and long term disability insuranceAbility to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.Opportunities for internal training and developmentRetirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharingMost positions offer Monday – Friday work schedulesWORKING CONDITIONS :
Typical business office environmentPossibility of local travelConstant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typingFrequent standing, walking and sittingFrequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing / pulling 10 pounds or moreOccasionally lift and / or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focusHours of business are Monday – Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the jobRequirements :