Medical Assistant. Samaritan Orthopedics

University Hospitals; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Orthopedics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient care by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and documenting in the EMR, while assisting with procedures. You will perform front desk duties—scheduling, collecting payer information, and managing patient documentation—to promote efficient patient flow and PHI protection.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program and high school diploma or GED; 1+ year clinical experience preferred; CMA and BLS preferred; PHI

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of clinical Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• CMA and BLS preferred; PHI policies training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document in the EMR, and assist with procedures.
• Handle front desk duties: scheduling, collect/payor information, and manage patient documentation.
• Maintain PHI privacy and comply with UH policies.
• Support providers and promote efficient patient flow.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Patient care

Patient-centered

Positive attitude

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant. Samaritan Orthopedics (260009W9)

Medical Assistant. Samaritan Orthopedics - ( 260009W9 )

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. This role includes but not limited to rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, assisting with procedures, supporting providers, and promoting efficient patient flow while delivering patient-centered care.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
• Responsible for all front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information and other patient documentation.
• Performs patient centered care delegated by Provider
• Provides a safe environment for patients

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (Required) and
• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (Strongly Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Patient focused (Required proficiency)
• Positive and willing to learn (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) (Preferred within 90 Days)