Orthopedic Medical Assistant – Daytime, No Weekends

Cape Cod Healthcare; Osterville (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod in Osterville, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to support supervising providers, manage schedules, greet patients, and document vitals and home medications in the EMR. You will assist with clinical procedures and ensure accurate, timely communication of visit status.

The ideal candidate has certification, a post-secondary medical assisting program, BLS, and 2+ years in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA or NHA.
• Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program required.
• Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills.
• Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (EMR/Health Records, MS Office).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider.
• Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers.
• Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider.
• Obtains vital signs as indicated (height, weight, BP, HR, RR, SpO2).
• Inputs relevant clinical information into the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner and collects home medication lists.
• Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests; informs patient of visit status and delays.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms; inventories supplies and coordinates orders.
• Under supervision, administers routine injections when delegated; documents in real time.
• Participates in meetings/trainings to improve quality of patient care.
• Learns community resources and broader healthcare system.
• Maintains patient rights and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Provides clerical support (scheduling, registration, scanning records, answering calls, etc.).
• Able to float to other MACC practices when required.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Post-secondary medical assisting program

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod in Osterville, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to support supervising providers, manage schedules, greet patients, and document vitals and home medications in the EMR. You will assist with clinical procedures and ensure accurate, timely communication of visit status.

The ideal candidate has certification, a post-secondary medical assisting program, BLS, and 2+ years in a clinical setting.