Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE OF HENDERSON, LLP; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopedic clinic in Henderson seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves patient care, room preparation, and various back-office duties. Ideal for those pursuing a career in healthcare, this position offers a supportive environment and valuable experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Dental and Vision available

Qualifications

• Ability to learn medical terminology quickly.
• Strong communication skills to handle patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming and triaging needs.
• Scribing within EMR and removing sutures.
• Preparing rooms and administering injections.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic knowledge of anatomy

Job description

Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson is a patient-centered Orthopedic clinic that is growing and needs Team players who are energetic, hard-working, and excited about helping patients receive exceptional care. We are the highest rated orthopedic group in the valley in on-line patient reviews. Medical Assistants help with all aspects of back-office/in-clinic job duties listed below. This is a great fit for those needing patient hours for pre-Medical School, pre-Physician Assistant, or other healthcare related fields.

Job duties:

• Patient rooming
• Triaging patients needs
• Scribing within EMR
• Removing sutures and casts
• Applying/fitting for casts/DME
• Prepping rooms for patients
• Prepping for injections (administering injections optional)
• Submitting referral and pharmacy orders
• Obtaining prior authorizations
• Replying to patient voicemails, emails, and answering medical related patient calls
• Other MA duties as needed
• Ability to work as a team

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology or ability to quickly learn.
• Warm and friendly personality/willing to assist patients
• Strong communication skills with ability to diffuse unhappy patients
• Computer proficiency and typing
• Ability to complete above stated job duties, or willingness to quickly learn

Team Culture - Ability to work well with others, communicate needs and respond quickly and appropriately to both patient and colleague questions and needs. A proactive individual who takes the initiative to solve problems. A team player who can follow instructions and set procedures.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Dental, vision, available