Medical Assistant

Premier Orthopedics and Spine Health is looking for Fulltime Medical Assistant to join our team!

 

SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting a positive patient experience by performing administrative and select clinical duties under the direction of a physician or office manager. This role also assists providers by accurately documenting patient encounters through medical scribing.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic.

• Documents patient vitals and keep medical records up to date.

• Communicates and documents any status updates and changes regarding patient and treatment plan.

• Maintains patient charts and ensures completeness and accuracy of patients’ forms.

• Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.

• Provides administrative support and performs routine clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing.

• Ensures exam rooms are prepared and stocked with adequate medical supplies as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.

• Maintains and responds to e-mails, telephone calls and inquiries.

• Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

• Assists team and uses downtime efficiently.

• Perform other related tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology

• Knowledge of patient care charts, patient histories, patient evaluation and triage procedures

• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols

• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

• Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED

• Two (2) years of experience in a medical office setting