Medical Asst Orthopedics Creekside

$5,000 Sing on Bonus
Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Job Summary:
  
  • The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic care to patients following established standards and practices.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  • • Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
    • Escorting patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patient observations and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
    • Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
    • Collecting patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, etc.
    • Provide patient care as directed by the provider; this may include screenings, treatments in accordance with established standards.
    • Assisting providers with various procedures as needed.
    • Documents in the Electronic Medical Record and relays information/instructions to patient/family. Documents all interventions, phone calls, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, hospital data.
    • Answering patient phone calls and messages, acting as a communication liaison between the patient and provider.
    • Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include filing or sending medical records to a patient or referral provider, appointment scheduling.
    • Collection and handling of lab specimens following established standards and practices. Adhere to infection control safety guidelines, maintaining equipment, instruments, and stock supplies.
    • Utilizes electronic referrals process to complete requested physician referrals to NCHMD specialists and ancillary services.
• Education, Experience, Qualifications:
  
  • • Minimum of High School or GED required.
    • Completion of Medical Assistant or practical nursing training program with documented clinical practicum hours; OR Medical Assistant certification; OR a minimum of one-year experience in medical office setting as a Medical Assistant or like role.
    • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
    • Verified ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively articulate and explain required information to patients.
    • Knowledge of CPT and ICD9 codes.
    • Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
    • Knowledge of basic and specialty specific medical terminology.
    • Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor and control.