Medical Assistant / Float

Description

Orthopaedic Associates offers the expertise and experience of Board-certified specialists. With care and compassion, our surgeons take the time to get to know our patients, to carefully diagnose the source of the problem and to develop a treatment and recovery plan specific to your needs. Our surgeons are trained in minimally invasive techniques, including joint replacements and arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, foot and ankle, wound care, and small-incision approaches for fracture care. Minimally invasive techniques help speed recovery and generally result in minimized pain.

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant/float assists the providers in administering treatment to patients and performs some administrative duties in the orthopedic clinic.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant/Float for a busy orthopedic group. Must have 1 year of full-time clinical experience as a Medical Assistant. Must be knowledgeable in CPT Evaluation & Management (E&M) Codes as well as ICD-10 codes. Full time position with excellent benefits. See below for more details:

• Carries out physician directives.
• Will work for all providers as a full-time Medical Assistant.
• Request Prior Authorizations (Workers Comp and Insurance Carriers).
• Send/submit referrals and write and fax imaging orders.
• Schedule Imaging orders for patients.
• Schedule patients in need of injections and /or injections.
• Rooms patients and documents patient care information using Phoenix EMR system.
• Must have excellent documentation with all patient care interactions.
• Obtains and documents health history, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses condition.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient responses.
• Brings patient care issues to physician's attention.
• Documents patient care information using Practice Management System and Phoenix EMR system.
• Maintains/reviews patient records. Enters tests and exam results.
• Must have experience obtaining prior authorizations and knowledge of processes.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding a PLUS.
• Collect test results and lab tests results and make them available for the physician to review.
• Triages and schedules patient exams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Float between various provider teams as needed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to be cross-trained
• Must have excellent grammar and spelling
• Strong patient service and interpersonal skills as we are high on customer service
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent work ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also take initiatives when the need arises.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Have experience with medical terminologies, diagnostic procedures
• Strong communication and customer service skills A MUST
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• May work in our satellite clinic in Tulare as needed a few times a month

EDUCATION

• Certificate of successful completion of Medical Assistant Program.
• High school graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year full-time clinical experience in a healthcare facility as a Medical Assistant required. Bilingual a plus and orthopedic experience a big plus (but not required)