Medical Assistant II

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Life insurance and long-term-disabiliy

Job summary

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to assist physicians with patient care in a fast-paced orthopedic setting in Littleton, CO. You will handle rooming, procedures, education, and documentation with a focus on quality service.

The role requires BLS certification and at least 2 years in a specialty clinical MA position, preferably in hand and upper extremity. Strong communication and motivation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and BLS certification are required.
• 2 years of experience in a specialty clinical MA role, preferably orthopedic.
• Strong focus on patient quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with basic patient care and rooming duties.
• Support procedures, exam room setup, and instrument sterilization.
• Enter patient notes, lab slips, and reports into the electronic file.
• Provide patient education and respond to calls and requests.
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

CMA certification

BLS certification

Patient service

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Basic rooming duties which include cast application & removal, suture/staple removal, blood draws, & autoclave use
• 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 team with administrative tasks, FMLA, records requests and patient inquiries.
• Assisting the front desk with rescheduling patients, scheduling surgeries, enter blocks for MD & order x-rays
• Straight Connector 31, Shape OSHA sign off lists

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 2 year experience in specialty clinical MA position, preferred with experience in orthopedic practice/hand and upper extremity.
• 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

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
• Possibility of local travelwith Denver metro area based on patient volume needs
• 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