Medical Assistant - Ortho (Full Time, Day shift)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for the Orthopedics department to assist in patient examinations and administrative functions. The ideal candidate should possess a Medical Assistant Certification and excellent interpersonal skills while being fluent in English and Spanish. This role encompasses responsibilities that include patient care, scheduling, and maintaining precise medical records, contributing to the efficient operation of a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient examinations and treatment under physician's direction.
• Maintains medical records and prepares billing.
• Schedules appointments and processes medical documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nursing Degree (ASN or BSN)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Ortho (Full Time, Day shift)

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Job Summary

Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.

Description

Job Summary

Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.

Job Specific Duties

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
• If applicable, prepares and administers medications/immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
• Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
• Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
• Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. May prepare reports for provider approval.
• Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
• Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
• Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.
• Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education.
• Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.
• Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
• Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations.
• Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.
• Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient’s address & other pertinent information.
• Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.
• Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.
• Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Must have at least one of the following:
• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Nursing Degree (e.g., ASN or BSN)
• Candidates who do not possess one of the above requirements may still be considered if they have prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and are able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire.
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
• Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  
  

Job

Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department

NCPS-ORTHOPEDICS & SUPPORT-3100-466790

Job Status

:Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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