Medical Assistant

Rothman Orthopaedics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics in South Philadelphia, PA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians and staff. The role will require travel to our Center City Philadelphia office as needed for coverage. Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4 PM.

You will assist with clinical and administrative duties, prepare exam rooms, handle charting, injections, and patient flow while ensuring accuracy and compliance with OSHA and office policies.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology.
• Proficiency with MS Office and clinic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts to exam room and directs to scheduling/checkout.
• Maintains exam room cleanliness, prepares equipment, and handles charting.
• Prepares injections, retrieves imaging and studies, and assists physicians.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Medical terminology

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking for a full time Medical Assistant based in our South Philadelphia, PA office! This position will require travel to our Center City Philadelphia office as needed for coverage purposes.Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4 PMJob Summary:The Medical Assistant provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties.Key Responsibilities:Increase patient satisfaction, compliance with schedule prep, voicemail, accurate end of day batching, compliance with time stamping, compliance with clinical policies and procedures, wait times, timeliness and accuracy with pre certs and authorizations.Responsibilities:Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room. Directs patient to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout.Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter.Cleans and autoclaves instruments.Provides and scans proper paperwork into the chart for Physician's review.Records vitals per Physician's request.Prepares injections for the Physician.Pulls up x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies pertaining to the patient's exam.Assists patient with clothing when necessary.Disposes of bio hazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation, and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full.Answers telephones in patient areas.Requests reports for various facilities for Physicians.Empties and restocks laundry.Scans appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and directs Physician in patient appointment order.Reviews Physician schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.Completes pre-certifications for MRI's, injectable, and other Physician orders as necessary.Scans information into patient record (including all Physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service.)Send Visco Injection authorization request to supplement pre-certification representativeCovers other areas in the office when not assigned to a Physician.Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Qualifications:HS Diploma or GED requiredMedical office procedures and medical terminology knowledgeOne year of medical assistant experience preferredComputer skills including, but not limited to, MS OfficePay Range:$16.00/hr - $24.00/hrOur Commitment to Employees:Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.