Medical Assistant

ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 24,590 - 30,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners in Wakefield, RI is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on patient-centered care, assisting providers, and maintaining exam readiness throughout the day.

The Medical Assistant will support a team approach to patient care, manage exams, and help patients overcome barriers to access. Training and growth opportunities are available in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or similar
• Formal MA training or MA certification preferred
• Experience with EMR systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit and assists in exam setup.
• Assists providers with histories, vitals, injections, and sterile procedures.
• Casts and DME applications as necessary.
• Verifies medical records for accurate coding.
• Triage patient calls and physician messages.
• Maintains exam rooms with supplies and sterilization.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and imaging visits.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and OSHA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting

Triage/phone screening

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Wakefield, RI 02879
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School or Equivalent
• Salary Range: $17.85 - $22.30 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Some travel between company locations
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care

Who we are

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do

The purpose of the Medical Assistant is to provide a team-based approach to patient care and an exceptional patient experience. The Medical Assistant will emphasize highly personalized care and help patients surpass barriers to healthcare by improving the patient/provider relationship.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to exam room; providing exam gowns; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Assist providers in the treatment of patients by obtaining histories and vitals, preparing injections, setting up sterile fields, suture removal, dressing changes
• Cast applications and DME applications as necessary
• Verifying patient’s medical record is complete and accurate for medical coding purposes
• Triage patient calls and physician messages
• Maintain exam rooms with adequate medical supplies and sterilization as required
• Preparing patient charts before patient arrival
• Scheduling follow up appointments, initial therapy visits, and MRI appointments
• Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Formal training as a medical assistant or certification as a medical assistant (preferred)
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

What we offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).