Medical Assistant

TOC- The Orthopaedic Center; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huntsville is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their orthopedic clinic. Responsibilities include performing nursing duties, wound care, scheduling imaging tests, and communicating with patients. This is an entry-level, full-time position ideal for motivated individuals looking to start their careers in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must possess MA license or certification preferred.
• Orthopedic and clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing duties in a busy orthopedic setting.
• Perform wound care/dressing changes and drawing up injections.
• Schedule diagnostic imaging and obtain insurance authorization.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MA license or certification

Clinical experience

Job description

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• Perform general nursing duties in a busy orthopedic setting
• Perform wound care/dressing changes
• Drawing up injections
• Call in or escribe medications
• Application of sterile fields and wound care
• Applying splints, casts and fitting of orthotics as needed
• Schedule diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, etc.) and obtain insurance authorization
• Locate any necessary test results, and/or reports
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, as needed
• Prepare charts for clinic and print out all pertinent patient information
• Access various imaging systems as well as
• Fill out return-to-work forms (FMLA/STD) as needed as well as work restriction forms
• Check-out patients and schedule follow up appointments
• Collect co-pays, outstanding balances or surgery deductibles
• Pre-cert and schedule tests/imaging/physical therapy
• Pre-cert and schedule surgeries and procedures
• Prepare surgery forms and packets
• Schedule referral appointments to other physicians or surgery clearances as needed
• Assist with patient questions, telephone calls and messages and document in chart
• Communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and courteous manner
• Travel to satellite offices as needed with Physician or APP
  
  

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Perform general nursing duties in a busy orthopedic setting
• Perform wound care/dressing changes
• Drawing up injections
• Call in or escribe medications
• Application of sterile fields and wound care
• Applying splints, casts and fitting of orthotics as needed
• Schedule diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, etc.) and obtain insurance authorization
• Locate any necessary test results, and/or reports
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, as needed
• Prepare charts for clinic and print out all pertinent patient information
• Access various imaging systems as well as
• Fill out return-to-work forms (FMLA/STD) as needed as well as work restriction forms
• Check-out patients and schedule follow up appointments
• Collect co-pays, outstanding balances or surgery deductibles
• Pre-cert and schedule tests/imaging/physical therapy
• Pre-cert and schedule surgeries and procedures
• Prepare surgery forms and packets
• Schedule referral appointments to other physicians or surgery clearances as needed
• Assist with patient questions, telephone calls and messages and document in chart
• Communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and courteous manner
• Travel to satellite offices as needed with Physician or APP
  
  

Must Also Possess

• MA license or certification preferred
• Orthopedic experience a plus
• Clinical experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in very busy clinical setting
• Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
• Independent and highly motivated
• Exhibit initiative and self-discipline
• Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history
• Experience with surgical patients preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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