Medical Assistant- Orthopedic Clinics

Full job description Medical Assistant The MA demonstrates the teamwork and collaboration needed to lead a patient focused clinic. The MA will assist the physicians and their care teams and other team members to fulfill MA responsibilities as required to ensure an accurate, professional and efficient visit for all patients on the provider’s schedule that day. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: The MA demonstrates the teamwork and collaboration needed to lead a patient focused clinic. The MA will assist the physicians and their care teams and other team members to fulfill MA responsibilities as required to ensure an accurate and professional visit for all patients on the provider’s schedule each day. The MA will facilitate the efficient patient flow of the clinic – assisting other MA’s and working as part of the MA Team, to ensure that patients are seen as quickly and skillfully as possible. The MA has the capacity to work with multiple providers, quickly learning new protocols when working with a new provider team. They recommend best practices to the Operations Manager to improve clinic processes. In preparing patients for their clinic visit, the MA is responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date electronic medical record charts including data about the patient’s present state of health to assist with proper diagnosis. The MA must be professional in their interactions with the patients; utilizing excellent customer service exhibit an ability to ask the necessary questions in a manner that is both warm and efficient while effectively maintaining the flow of the clinic schedule. Primary Responsibilities: Provide safe, effective care to patients Work independently and execute excellent customer service Accurately perform vital signs and chart in electronic medical records Be a resource for all other clinical staff Draw up medications for providers as needed Perform end of shift room turn over Assist Provider team with in office procedures, as needed Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards and policies at all times Manages difficult or emotional patient situations in an effective, professional manner Flexibility to travel between locations is required Other duties as assigned EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent Certified Medical Assistant accreditation preferred 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Occasional sitting, reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing ability to read, write, and communicate in English Have cognitive skills for math, decision making, and excellent communication skills potential for contact with chemicals, blood born pathogens, and exposure to infectious disease ability to lift 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques ability to travel to all clinics Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starts at 21$/hour and goes up based on experience Schedule: 8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person