Senior Medical Assistant

OrthoArizona; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust paid time off package including

Medical with multiple plan options

Health Savings account + company

Job summary

OrthoArizona in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support multiple orthopedic clinics. You will prepare patients for exams, take vitals, record histories, input EMR data, and prep exam rooms.

You will mentor new hires, train staff on processes, manage instrument and supply readiness, assist with minor procedures, and coordinate test scheduling and prior-authorizations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Medical Assistant with completed accredited program.
• Ability to take vitals and document patient history accurately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy.
• Experience training new hires is a plus.
• Experience with EMA/ModMed EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including vitals.
• Input and maintain EMR documentation.
• Support multiple clinics regionally for coverage during PTO or callouts.
• Assist providers in minor procedures and tests scheduling.
• Monitor supplies and equipment; assist with inventory.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Training/mentoring

Equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current CPR certification

Tools

EMA/ModMed EMR

EMR software experience

Job description

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.

Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.

As a Senior Medical Assistant with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Provide coverage at other clinics within the region for callouts and other planned paid time off.
• Act as the primary trainer for all new hires, mentor and train all medical assistants on any process improvement measures, and update company policy and procedures.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
• Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
• Prepare injections, removes, and applies splints and casts, and applies dressings.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
• Obtain prior authorization as needed, for referral orders and documents the authorization status in medical record.
• Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
• Maintain inventory and stocks exam rooms.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination rooms.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience in medical office, preferably Orthopedics.
• Modernizing medicine EMA EMR experience
• 1+ year using an EMR with ModMed / EMA experience preferred

Full Time Benefits:

• Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
• Medical with multiple different plan options.
• Health Savings account + company contributions.