MEDICAL ASSISTANT I

OAA Orthopaedic Specialist; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in Allentown, PA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and deliver patient care excellence. You will escort patients, obtain vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and maintain EMR documentation.

Applicants should complete an approved Medical Assistant program, hold a one-year certificate, and have 1–3 years of related experience. CPR/AED is a plus; Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances are required; strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Minimum of one-year certificate from college or technical school and 1–3 years related experience or training.
• CPR/AED certification a plus.
• Act 34 PA Criminal Background required.
• Act 151 PA Child Abuse History required.
• Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance required.
• Strong computer experience, electronic medical records experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in a medical office including surgical and office scheduling and patient education.
• Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain vital signs.
• Take medical history and interview patients.
• Verify paperwork and update chart labels.
• Review charts for completeness and latest notes.
• Assist physician with procedures and patient mobility.
• Draw injections and prepare specimens for lab.
• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and patient safety.
• Document all patient information in EMR.
• Attend in-house continuing education seminars.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Patient education

Education

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Act 34 Criminal Background

Act 151 Child Abuse History

Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting

CPR/AED Certification

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

Summary: As a member of our Clinical team, the Medical Assistant position is responsible for ensuring Patient Care Excellence by assisting in the delivery of health care management. The Medical Assistant actively participates and supports the clinical teams and providers. The Medical Assistant will behave in a professional manner and promote the core values of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists.Essential Functions:• Escorts Patient to exam room and prepare for physical evaluation by obtaining vital signs.• Conducts patient interview to obtain medical history including past medical and surgical history, allergies and present condition.• Verifies all paperwork is complete and place demographic label in chart.• Reviews chart for completeness and accuracy by ensuring all pertinent studies/diagnostics are available and last physician note is in chart.• Displays MRI films or other studies brought by patient for office visit.• Assists physician with procedures.• Assists patients with mobility. Provide wheelchair and help patient to next area as needed.• Draws injections for physician.• Prepares specimens to send to lab.• Provides patient education as needed.• Prepares exam rooms. Clean and disinfect any contaminated counters or exam tables.• Prepares instruments for autoclave.• Runs weekly spore test for autoclave.• Inventories and restocks work areas.• Disposes of bio-hazardous waste.• Acts as liaison between triage nursing and physician by communicating patient information in an accurate and timely manner.• Ensures patient and personal safety while in office.• Follows blood borne pathogen policy.• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and comply with HIPAA regulations.• Attends in-house continuing education seminars offered to staff.• Documents all pertinent patient information in the EMR including medications, orders, radiology, etc• Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications:• Minimum of one-year certificate from college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.• Current CPR/AED Certification a plus.• Required Certifications:o Act 34 PA Criminal Background.o Act 151 PA Child Abuse History.o Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance.• Strong computer experience, electronic medical records experience.• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills.• Previous medical office experience including surgical and office scheduling and patient education.• Excellent verbal communication skills.• Experience working in a positive team environment.• Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred.