Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Summit Health; Garden City (MN); On-site; USD 30,334 - 37,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with patient flow, care, and clerical duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred. Flexibility in work schedules is important. This role offers an hourly pay range and includes benefits related to health and wellness.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year related work experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EHR.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and clean examination rooms.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer proficiency

Organization and multitasking

Education

High School Graduate/GED or equivalent vocational/technical diploma

Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Summit Health is a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies: Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

Job Description

Position Summary—The Medical Assistant (MA) assists physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare the examination room; escort the patient into the room; clean the room when the exam is complete.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Ensure proper preparation for patient visits and prepare pertinent information needed.
• Communicate and provide care consistent with patient’s age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
• Answer the telephone appropriately and take accurate messages.
• Satisfy accurate appointment scheduling in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stock examination rooms with necessary supplies.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
• Reconcile encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
• Effectively communicate problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager promptly.
• Understand and perform within scope of practice.
• Obtain vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, height & weight) accurately and document in EHR.
• Review and update medication list and document known allergies accurately in EHR.
• Demonstrate understanding of prescription control and refill procedures.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments appropriately in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provide referrals and/or consult orders promptly in PMS and EHR.
• Adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
• Maintain proficiency with department‑specific equipment, troubleshoot and report malfunctions promptly.
• Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Recognize and perform duties that may not be directly assigned.
• Provide scribing services.

Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED or equivalent vocational/technical diploma; Associate Degree preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0–1 year related work experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required.
• English communication (oral & written) required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner required.
• Basic computer proficiency required.

Travel

Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed is required.

Pay Range

$22.02 – $27.07 hourly.

About Our Commitment

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape health care through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes medical, dental, life, disability, vision, FSA coverages and a 401(k) savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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