Senior Medical Assistant

OrthoArizona; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust paid time off package

Medical with multiple plan options

Health Savings account + company mat

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Pet Discount Plan

ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance

Job summary

OrthoArizona, a leading orthopedic practice with 30 locations in Arizona, is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support multiple clinics. You will prepare patients, document vitals and histories, and assist providers in procedures while maintaining EMR records.

This role also involves training new hires and coordinating tests and referrals. The ideal candidate has EMR experience, knowledge of orthopedic workflows, and strong patient-care skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy.
• CPR certification is current.
• Experience with EMA/ModMed EMR systems preferred.
• Ability to schedule tests and obtain prior authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including vitals and history.
• Input and maintain EMR documentation and chart accuracy.
• Assist providers in minor office procedures and patient flow.
• Coordinate scheduling, tests, and referrals.
• Train and mentor new hires on processes and policies.
• Maintain inventory and clinical room readiness.
• Handle callouts, triage, and coverage across clinics.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR experience (EMA/ModMed)

Medical terminology

CPR certification

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

About OrthoArizona:

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.

About OrthoArizona:

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.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Pet Discount Plan.
• ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance.