Senior Medical Assistant - Ortho Clinic Lead & EMR

OrthoArizona; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust PTO

Medical plans

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Pet discount

ID Theft Protection

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support multiple clinics across the Valley. You will prep patients, take vitals, document history, and assist providers with minor procedures while training new hires and updating procedures.

This role requires strong EMR skills and clinical expertise in orthopedics. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate charting.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR systems

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Training others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMA EMR

ModMed

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support multiple clinics across the Valley. You will prep patients, take vitals, document history, and assist providers with minor procedures while training new hires and updating procedures.

This role requires strong EMR skills and clinical expertise in orthopedics. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate charting.