MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS BUTLER

Independence; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ORTHOPEDIC ASSOC. is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care, including lab tests, treatments, and medication administration under supervision. The role also supports clerical tasks and performance improvement initiatives for the physician practice.

Essential duties include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, ensuring accurate documentation, and coordinating scheduling. A HS diploma is required, with Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and assist in clinical tasks per policy.
• Document accurately and maintain charting and billing information.
• Prepare patients for examinations and coordinate scheduling of procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Act 33/34/73 Clearances

Job description

ORTHOPEDIC ASSOC. 480 E Jefferson St Ste. B Butler, PA 16001, USA

Full Time: $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration, under the direction of the Nurse and/or physician. The incumbent also carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, and performance improvement initiatives to support the physician practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practice policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist in collecting patient healthcare data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment as directed.
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Comply with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information and enter it into the billing system.
• Accurately enter codes based on diagnosis and record charges in the billing system.
• Complete necessary forms and letters for continued patient care.
• Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
• Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Adhere to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness, inspections, and surveys.
• Perform all quality control, monitoring functions and report out-of-range information immediately to supervisor.
• Consistently practice National Patient Safety Goals.
• Schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
• Provide exit counseling, including education, scheduling of testing, and necessary patient information.
• Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.
• Perform control studies and complete log books according to policy.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures, read test results, and document accordingly.
• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies daily.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑examination education and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical‑thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient office experience.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Friends & Family CPR.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but it does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence Health System missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non‑job related disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and the Working Condition chart.

Effective March 2020 or during the pandemic, goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

Physical Condition: When lift requirement is in excess of 50 lb, lift assistance (two people) and/or transfer device is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.