Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Diverse network of practitioners

Tools and programs for employees

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Health/dental/vision/401(k)

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking a patient-focused medical assistant/office assistant for our WA region. You will meet patients, help with procedures, handle measurements and specimen collection, and support clinicians during visits.

Role requires strong communication, organization, and familiarity with medical terminology. Orthopedic experience and GE Centricity knowledge are a plus, with a welcoming team environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Word & Outlook required.
• Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GE Centricity is a plus.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Pleasant, professional phone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Meets patients and prepares them for procedures.
• Assists patients with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens & preparing for exam.
• Gets DMEs for doctors or nurses.
• Maintains infection control and cleans exam/procedure rooms.
• Keeps records, orders, sorts and stores supplies.
• Documents all phone calls and actions in EMR.
• Assists staff and physicians with duties as necessary.
• Identifies OSHA issues and follows HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Phone skills

Strong organizational

Medical terminology

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Outlook

GE Centricity

Job description

Job Description

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:

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Meets patients and prepares them for procedures.


• Assists patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens & preparing for exam, etc.


• Gets DMEs for doctors or nurses.


• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.


• Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program.


• Keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.


• Position requires coverage for other locations when needed.


• Takes and records patients’ vital signs before and after procedures.


• Assists doctors with various procedures and provides materials and guidance as needed.


• Unpacks supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.


• Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate (includes patient care, post-op phone follow-up calls and other patient phone calls, medication updates).


• Documents all phone calls and actions appropriately in EMR.


• Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.


• Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed.


• Follows ONS’ policies and procedures.


• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.


• General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.


• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Ability to handle high stress, busy work environment.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Knowledge of Word & Outlook required.


• Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred.


• Knowledge of GE Centricity is a plus.


• Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.


• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Strong organizational skills


• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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”).