The Certified Medical Assistant will facilitate communication between the patient and provider by collecting information, preparing patients for visits by taking vitals and setting up procedures, and assisting with prescription preparation and form completion. Responsibilities also include maintaining exam room standards, monitoring biohazard containers, and managing provider electronic charts.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid Medical Assistant Certification and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program or hold a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Medical Assistant experience is preferred, along with a willingness to learn C-Arm operation if prior experience is lacking.
Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.
At Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust BENEFITS PACKAGE includes the following:
Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
401k plan after 6 months of service with company match
Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7
Employee Appreciation Days
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for Certified Medical Assistants for at our Jacksonville and St. Augustine Clinics! Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position:
Essential functions
Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care: o Collect and shares pertinent information with the provider o Receives and acts on directives from the provider
Responsible for preparing the patient for visit with the provider.
Duties
include but are not limited to, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, removing the dressing, procedure set-up, injection prep, accurate data entry into EMR.
Responsible for completing tasks associated with Company initiatives such as PROs, Quality Payment Programs, etc.
Maintains exam room standards. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each clinic day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during the clinic and at the end of each day.
Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace them as needed.
Assist the provider in preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (i.e. work release, FMLA, etc.).
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401k
Retrieves and responds to voicemails within 24 business hours and documents actions in EMR.
Prepares patient electronic charts for clinic visits before the date of service.
Verify any outstanding testing results are in EMR, confirm the appropriateness of the patient to the provider (body part and/or insurance), note imaging, DME, or casting needed before provider visit on the date of service.
Scans clinical documents into EMR.
Print clinic schedules on the morning of the date of service.
Ensures patient receives education as indicated by the provider.
Manages EMR desktops of assigned providers promptly.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
**This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve **
