Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & EMR Pro

Panorama-Orthopedics-; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with employer contributions

HSA/FSA, disability, life and AD&D

Job summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center supports physicians and clinical staff in delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care within a fast-paced orthopedic environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with casting, bracing and wound care, and maintaining EMR documentation while coordinating patient flow and education for pre- and post-visit care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MA certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA) or completion of an accredited MA program preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Current CPR certification (CPR, BLS).
• Two years orthopedic experience preferred.
• Three years medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visit by directing/accompanying patients to the examination or X-ray room, providing gowns/drapes, and assisting with proper positioning of patient for the examination and/or treatment.
• Interviews patient and records medical histories, may order x-rays per provider order or protocol.
• Assists health care providers during examinations as directed.
• Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing dressing changes, taking vital signs, performing blood draws, applying/removing casts/splints, removing sutures/staples, preparing laboratory test requests, preparing lab specimen for pick-up per protocol.
• Prepares and orders medication prescriptions and orders for x-rays, rehab, DME, etc. as directed by provider
• Completed appropriate documentation in the EMR system. Updates patient health history information as needed, keys data and scans various documentation into EMR such as hospital dictation, disability forms, laboratory test requests, or any other correspondence as directed. Receives, disseminates for provider signature, and scans test results and medical clearances into EMR. Updates patient history in EMR within 24 hours of visit.
• Schedules appointments, tests, procedures, and/or surgery following all scheduling protocols.
• Ensures follow-up appointment(s) are scheduled for patients regarding test results, post-operative care, etc. with the provider.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner as directed by provider, makes follow-up calls, and documents communications in EMR.
• Maintains exam rooms, which may include the following: prepares exam rooms including stocking of appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for examination of patients on a daily basis. Cleans examination rooms between patient visits and at clinic end and disposes of contaminated supplies per protocol.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
• Prepares disability and other forms for provider signature.
• Monitors inventory and orders medical supplies.
• Occasional travel may be required. Floating positions require frequent travel.
• Other duties may also be assigned by Providers, RNs, and managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA knowledge

Travel between sites

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA) or MA program

EMR/EHR proficiency

CPR certification (CPR, BLS)

2 years orthopedic experience

3 years medical office experience

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

The Medical Assistant (MA) at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center supports physicians and clinical staff in delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care within a fast-paced orthopedic environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with casting, bracing and wound care, and maintaining EMR documentation while coordinating patient flow and education for pre- and post-visit care.