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SalaryOrthopedic Associates Surgery Center - Front Office Medical Assistant
Our busy orthopedic ambulatory surgery center provides outpatient surgical procedures to Rocky Hill, CT and the surrounding communities. We are looking for a Full-time (40-hour) Front Office Medical Assistant. This individual must be a team player, detail oriented and is committed to delivering excellent care to our patients. Position is for 5 days a week Monday-Friday with rotating schedule.
NO Weekend and NO Holidays are required for this position.
OASC has great benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Free Parking
- 401k with company match
- Company sponsored Short Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
Purpose of the Position
The Front Office Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral part of the patient care team. Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Front Office Medical Assistant performs general clerical and administrative duties as directed. We are seeking a motivated and dependable MA to be a positive first impression for patients and visitors and to maintain strong relations with surgeons’ offices. Must be detail-oriented, organized, a skilled problem solver, a team player, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Functions:
- Answer telephones, transfer calls, and take detailed messages.
- Opening and closing procedures of facility, based on assigned shift.
- Accurately book, cancel and reschedule surgical procedures within our EMR (Amkai).
- Verify eligibility and benefits, document co-pays, gather pre-certifications/authorizations.
- Build, audit and close paper and electronic charts prior to and after surgery.
- Provide proper pre-operative instructions and arrival times to patients.
- Register patients promptly and safely by confirming accurate demographic and surgical information.
- Ensure timely receipt of operative reports and pathology reports and obtain physician signatures.
- Willingly perform other duties as directed by Business Office Manager and vary hours to accommodate center needs.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate
- Medical Assistant certification
- Minimum one (1) year receptionist experience in a healthcare facility, experience in ambulatory surgery center a plus
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Must be organized and have ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Must be able to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Comprehension of medical terminology
- Experience using scheduling software – experience with an EMR.
- Excellent communication skills
- Competency in oral and written skills
- Flexibility in varying shift (8hr shifts ranging from 6am start to 5:30pm close)
- Team Player
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person
