Medical Assistant

Specialty Orthopedic Group; Tupelo (AL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Specialty Orthopedic Group in Tupelo is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinic Monday-Friday, full time. Candidate must be willing to commute to other clinics as needed. The MA provides basic medical care in our orthopedic clinic and supports physicians with documentation and patient scheduling.

The ideal candidate is proficient with computers, scheduling, and has excellent phone etiquette. Prior clinic experience is preferred; training in a clinical setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical setting preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and scheduling experience.
• Excellent phone etiquette and patient communication.

Responsabilités

• Work under Provider supervision and maintain nursing standards.
• Chart notes accurately and timely; document patient progress.
• Interview patients and document medical history.
• Organize and schedule appointments.
• Prepare patient charts and related correspondence.
• Return patient calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Computer proficiency

Scheduling

Phone etiquette

Clinic experience (1 year)

Description du poste

Specialty Orthopedic Group is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinic. This position will be Monday-Friday, full time. Candidate must be willing to commute to other clinics as needed.

*Please do not call in to Specialty Orthopedic Group regarding this position.*

JOB SUMMARY

The MA provides basic medical care to patients in an orthopedic clinic; maintains standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with clinic policy and procedures; provides for the safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients consistent with the organization's procedure and as ordered by the Physician; responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress. Must be proficient on computer, scheduling, and have excellent phone etiquette.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under the supervision of Provider and maintains practical nursing professional standards of care
• Charts in notes accurately and in a timely manner, documents provided, maintain appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Returns patient calls
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year clinic experience preferred
• Training or experience treating patients in a clinical setting
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to promote favorable clinic image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public