Position Summary: Prepares patients to see physicians, facilitates lab tests and paperwork as needed, and assists clinical services supervisor with clinical and administrative duties as directed. EOE
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including but not limited to : greeting, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow Accompany patients to exam/procedure room and assist with walking transfers, dressing wounds, collecting specimens, preparing for exams Collecting and updating patient history and medical records Recording vitals, chief complaint, medications and allergies Assisting provider during exams and with: cast/splint application or removal , suture or staple removal, DME application, culture swabs, etc Send out for visiting nurse, imaging and lab services and other diagnostic services that may be required Handling correspondence, billing and other documentation Entering documentation in chart note and interpreting as required Filtering through messages and responding to patients who call in Providing, instructing and explaining pertinent information to patients and/or family members such as: medications, follow-ups , scheduling appointments, referrals etc. Replenishing supplies and communicating with supplies coordinator when stock is low, cleaning exam rooms and sending instruments to be sterilized Perform other applicable duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required MA diploma and/or certification required BLS certification required Minimum of one year recent experience and a medical facility as a medical assistant preferred Experience working in orthopedics is a plus
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).