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
BENEFITS
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Employee Assistant Program
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance