Medical Assistant

Talentify; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & supplemental benefits

Monthly stipend for ancillary benefits

HSA with company match

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Employee appreciation days/events

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Orthopedic Center of Florida is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant or experienced clinical assistant to support providers in a busy orthopedic clinic. You will room patients, obtain vitals, document in EMR, and assist with injections and wound care.

Your role includes maintaining exam rooms, preparing paperwork, and managing scheduling while upholding HIPAA and patient confidentiality. Competitive benefits and a team-focused environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or 2+ years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during clinic/procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Record vitals and document in EMR; collect and input patient information.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure supplies are stocked for procedures.
• Assist with splinting, wound care, injections, and post-operative care.
• Oversee chart prep, order reviews, and documentation in patient records.
• Schedule management and handling forms (disability, FMLA, workers' comp).
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and patient privacy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Typing

Organization

Customer service

Computers & office equipment

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Insurance knowledge

Policy adherence

Interpersonal relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or 2+ years clinical experience

Job description

At Orthopedic Center of Florida, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust BENEFITS PACKAGE includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Supplemental Benefits
• Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• Employee Appreciation Days/Events
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist providers during clinic/procedures as needed.
• Room patients and prepare for providers; complete system documentation as it appears to meaningful use.
• Obtain and record vitals in EMR system and assist with charting and EMR documentation. Collect and input all current information for appointments such as family history, social history, and past medical history.
• Assist with splinting/casting, cast removal, suture removal, DME application, surgical and non-surgical wounds or post-operative care.
• Assist with all sterile procedures performed in the clinic including injections.
• Prepare and process paperwork that needs information or signature.
• Authorize patient prescriptions.
• Oversee the physician's clinic schedule for overbooks and other scheduling errors.
• Complete all disability, FMLA and work comp forms as well as other necessary forms.
• Responsible for chart prepping such as obtaining x-rays, MRI reports, lab orders, etc. and review last office visit notes.
• Responsible for scanning of clinical documents into patient's chart.
• Keep the physician's exam rooms appropriately stocked of medical supplies and inform DME Specialist when main supplies are low.
• Handling triage calls and being able to determine ones of urgent matter.
• Assist with buckets/tasks as needed.
• Demonstrates compassion, courteous and helpful manner towards patients and their family.
• Performs related work as required and other projects and duties as assigned.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure: Certified Medical Assistant or at least 2 years of experience in clinical setting preferred

SKILLS:

• Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to orthopedics and pain management
• Basic typing and keyboarding skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiarity with computers and other office equipment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations
• Knowledge of insurance plans and procedures
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting.

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