Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Impactful Patient Care

EmergeOrtho; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Milestone Bonus Program

Job summary

EmergeOrtho in Burlington, NC is hiring Medical Assistants to provide professional patient care under physician supervision. You will prepare patients for encounters, assist with lab tests, and support clinical documentation and procedures in a busy orthopedic practice.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CMA certification or equivalent, CPR, and strong communication and documentation skills. familiarity with practice management software, email, and scheduling tasks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA Certification, or other 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient medical history including reason for visit and pertinent information.
• Prepares medical record information, including X-Ray films for physician review.
• Participates in minor procedures such as suture removal and cast/splint/DME application.
• Obtains prior authorization for procedures, equipment, and medication when appropriate.
• Schedules tests and off-site diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Communicates physician referral requests to appropriate staff.
• Ensures timely communication of patient needs and test results to physicians.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent documentation

CPR Certification

Email & Internet applications

Practice management software

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA Certification

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Email applications

Job description

EmergeOrtho in Burlington, NC is hiring Medical Assistants to provide professional patient care under physician supervision. You will prepare patients for encounters, assist with lab tests, and support clinical documentation and procedures in a busy orthopedic practice.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CMA certification or equivalent, CPR, and strong communication and documentation skills. familiarity with practice management software, email, and scheduling tasks is a plus.