Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant At Reno Orthopedic Center

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting? Join Reno Orthopedic Center as a Medical Assistant! We are a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding orthopedic care and need enthusiastic individuals to support our mission.

In this role, you will assist your assigned healthcare provider (physician or advanced practice provider) in patient care every day at our main clinic in downtown Reno. While they are in clinic, you are in clinic, keeping the schedule, rooming patients, creating orders, and answering questions. While the providers are in surgery or on call, you are assisting patients, organizing charts and prepping for their next clinic day. You are the backbone of the operation and provide needed support to the providers and patients, building meaningful relationships along the way.

What would you do as a Medical Assistant?

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the physician in the delivery of patient care and tasks related to treatment, organization and communication.

Your daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

• Prepare for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment including checking for updates, recent tests, lab results, x-ray films, and correspondence;
• Communicate with patient to greet and guide them to their room, prepare them for physician's visit and keep them updated on the status of their visit;
• Conduct initial medical screening, blood pressure, and basic medical history and accurately document in patient's electronic medical record;
• Complete all Meaningful Use and PQRS measures on forms according to clinic standards;
• Assist the physician with all treatment procedures;
• Prepare for injections utilizing sterile techniques and BBP protocols;
• Draw medications for injections;
• Complete physician orders, arrange and schedule tests, authorization tasks and other tasks as required;
• Enter proper diagnosis and office visit level per physician's orders to accurately code patient's account;
• Maintain and clean patient exam rooms between patients to ensure patients' comfort and safety according to clinic protocols and in compliance with infection control standards;
• Address and resolve patient messages and / or phone calls promptly and document conversation in patient's electronic medical record;
• Authorize prescription refills as directed by the physician and in accordance with regulatory requirements and ROC protocols.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply!