Medical Assistant II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Orthopedic-Centers-of-Colorad is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians with routine patient care and exceptional service in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic.

Responsibilities include rooming, assisting during procedures, patient education, documentation, scheduling, and maintaining exam rooms. Must have CMA and BLS, plus 2 years of orthopedic MA experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• CMA and BLS certifications are required.
• 2 years of experience as a specialty clinical MA, ideally in orthopedics.
• Strong focus on patient quality and customer service.
• Excellent follow-through and clear written/verbal communication.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Rooming duties including cast application/removal, suture/staple removal, blood draws, autoclave use.
• Assist physicians during procedures and monitor patients in recovery.
• Enter consultations, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports into patient files.
• Provide patient education on policies, medications, pain management and home care.
• Respond to calls/messages and assist with administrative tasks and scheduling.
• Maintain rooms and supplies, stock x-ray blocks, and ensure a clean, presentable environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

CMA certification

BLS certification

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