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THE ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A Medical Assistant at THE ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LLC plays a critical role in supporting the clinical team and promoting a positive patient experience. You will assist both patients and providers, help maintain a professional, welcoming environment, and contribute to smooth clinical operations.

The position requires certification as a Medical Assistant, orthopedic knowledge preferred, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and insurance

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant; orthopedic experience/knowledge preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers and insurance representatives.
• Basic computer skills and EMR software competence.
• Maintain Medical Assistant Certification and CPR/AED certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Support patients and healthcare providers; promote a welcoming environment.
• Help maintain smooth clinical operations and efficient workflows.
• Adapt to changing pace, handling interruptions professionally.

Skills

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Orthopedic experience/knowledge

Tools

EMR software

Basic computer skills

Job description

A Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the clinical team, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality care to patients. This position is essential to fostering a positive patient experience by promoting excellent customer relations, maintaining a professional and welcoming environment, and ensuring that the clinical operations run smoothly. By seamlessly assisting both patients and healthcare providers, the Medical Assistant helps create an efficient, organized, and compassionate care setting, contributing to the overall success of the healthcare team.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Education: Certified Medical Assistant and Orthopedic experience/knowledge is preferred.Language Ability: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, providers, and insurance representatives.Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning Ability: Ability to utilize advanced knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and anatomy to direct activities and develop policies and procedures.Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and operational knowledge are required.Certificates and Licenses: Maintain Medical Assistant Certification if applicable. Current CPR/ AED Certification prior to employment.Personal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing pace, stressful situations, and frequent interruptions. Positive attitude and professional appearance is required.Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.