Medical Assistant I

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement plan with profit sharing

Job summary

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado in Superior, WI is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist physicians with basic patient care and ensure top-notch service. Responsibilities include patient rooming, order processing for surgeries and imaging, keeping rooms stocked and clean, and preparing exam spaces for procedures.

Candidates should have CMA and BLS, with 2+ years of MA experience preferred. CCMA and Allscripts experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold CMA certification and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Strong focus on patient quality and customer service; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Basic rooming, along with creating surgery orders & x-ray orders.
• Phreesia/MIPS input and entering consent, lab, imaging and pathology notes.
• Prepare and clean exam/procedure rooms, stock and sterilize instruments.

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparalleled customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparalleled customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Basic rooming, along with creating surgery orders & x-ray orders
• Phreesia/MIPS Input
• Maintain supplies, equipment, prepare and clean exam/procedure rooms, stocking and sterilizing instruments ensuring patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and presentable
• Assist physician as needed during procedure; monitor patient in recovery area
• Ensure all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are entered in the patient’s file and available to the physician prior to patient arrival
• Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of pain/injury/disease, home treatments and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician
• Ensure all consent forms are completed, signed and filed
• Respond to patient / physician / pharmacy calls calls/messages and assist with their needs
• Assist front desk with rescheduling patients
• OSHA sign off lists

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years working as a medical assistant preferred
• Strong focus on patient quality and customer service
• Excellent follow through to see tasks to completion
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and produces high quality work with minimal supervision

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Experience with Allscripts

PAY & BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical business office environment
• Local travel required
• Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting
• Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job