Full-Time - Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, part of Northwell Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations. Responsibilities include patient care, managing medical records, and assisting providers during examinations. Applicants should have relevant certifications and ideally experience in a medical setting, particularly orthopedics.

Qualifications

• MA diploma and/or certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience in orthopedics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and support during exams and procedures.
• Collect and update patient medical history and records.
• Manage patient flow and schedule appointments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Diploma/Certification

Tools

EMR Knowledge

Job description

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group – Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and community members live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with over 20 offices located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for 30 years.

Position Summary: Prepares patients to see physicians, facilitates lab tests and paperwork as needed, and assists clinical services supervisor with clinical and administrative duties as directed. EOE

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including but not limited to : greeting, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow

• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room and assist with walking transfers, dressing wounds, collecting specimens, preparing for exams

• Collecting and updating patient history and medical records

• Recording vitals, chief complaint, medications and allergies

• Assisting provider during exams and with: cast/splint application or removal , suture or staple removal, DME application, culture swabs, etc

• Send out for visiting nurse, imaging and lab services and other diagnostic services that may be required

• Handling correspondence, billing and other documentation

• Entering documentation in chart note and interpreting as required

• Filtering through messages and responding to patients who call in

• Providing, instructing and explaining pertinent information to patients and/or family members such as: medications, follow-ups , scheduling appointments, referrals etc.

• Replenishing supplies and communicating with supplies coordinator when stock is low, cleaning exam rooms and sending instruments to be sterilized

• Perform other applicable duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

• MA diploma and/or certification required

• BLS certification required

• Minimum of one year recent experience and a medical facility as a medical assistant preferred

• Experience working in orthopedics is a plus

Additional Details:

• MA diploma and/or certification required
• 2-3 years Medical Assistant Experience, preferred
• EMR Knowledge/Experience, preferred

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).