Medical Assistant - Orthopedics (Full-Time)

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergeOrtho in Hickory, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide professional patient care under physician supervision. The Medical Assistant role prepares patients for physician encounters, facilitates lab tests as needed, and assists with patient documentation and clinical duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma and CMA certification or equivalent; CPR; knowledge of lab tests, documentation, and practice management/word processing software; and comfort with email and internet

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• CMA Certification or equivalent education, certification, licensure, or related degree preferred.
• Medical training and/or experience in casting or splinting preferred.
• Knowledge of lab/diagnostic tests and handling paperwork.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Working knowledge of managed care basics.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient medical history including reason for visit, and any other pertinent information related to treatment prior to physician exam.
• Obtains X-rays as indicated by physician order prior to physician exam
• Prepares medical record information, including X-Ray films for physician review prior to physician exam
• Participates in minor procedures such as suture removal, dressing changes, cast or splint and/or DME application
• Obtains prior authorization for procedures, equipment, and medication, if appropriate
• Schedules tests and off-site diagnostic procedures, when necessary, per physician’s order
• Communicates physician referral requests to appropriate staff for processing
• Ensures timely communication of patient needs, concerns, test results to physicians for appropriate change in the patient’s plan of care
• Ensures timely communication with patient regarding plan of care and response to questions or concerns
• Functions in the Care Coordinator role as needed
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Maintains compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Performs patient education when appropriate including oral and written education related to diagnosis, procedures, and/or medications
• Replenishes supplies—cleans exam room after each patient per infection control guidelines and stocks exam room at end of each day
• Communicates supply shortages as well as other clinical needs to Clinical Manager or designee
• Ensures that laboratory and other diagnostic test results are obtained and communicated to physician to ensure appropriate and timely physician intervention. Obtains all pending results prior to patients next clinic visit
• Ensures all documentation accurately reflects the patient encounter and plan of care

Skills

Email usage

Internet applications

Medical documentation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

CMA Certification or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Job description

EmergeOrtho in Hickory, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide professional patient care under physician supervision. The Medical Assistant role prepares patients for physician encounters, facilitates lab tests as needed, and assists with patient documentation and clinical duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma and CMA certification or equivalent; CPR; knowledge of lab tests, documentation, and practice management/word processing software; and comfort with email and internet