Medical Assistant

Rothman; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics in Philadelphia, PA seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for our South Philadelphia office, with occasional coverage in Center City. The role supports physicians with clinical and administrative tasks and requires a positive, patient-focused approach.

Typical duties include preparing exam rooms, assisting with injections, documenting vitals, managing charting and pre-certifications, and coordinating schedules to ensure timely patient care. Shift: 7:30 AM to 4 PM.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Medical office procedures and medical terminology knowledge.
• One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in the waiting area and escort to the exam room.
• Prepare exam room and assist with injections and charting.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room.
• Assist with reviewing and processing medical documents and orders.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

# Medical AssistantRO South Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19112; Center City 33 S 9th - Philadelphia, PA 19107## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay ShiftEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageUp to 25%## 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 PM**Job 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 representative* Covers 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 required* Medical office procedures and medical terminology knowledge* One year of medical assistant experience preferred* Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office**Pay Range:**$16.00/hr - $24.00/hr**Our 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.