The Medical Assistant facilitates communication between the patient and provider by collecting information, preparing patients for visits, and accurately documenting vitals and procedures in the EMR. Responsibilities also include maintaining exam room standards, managing provider EMR desktops, and assisting with administrative tasks like prescription preparation and form completion.
Requirements summary
Minimum Qualifications
require graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program and CMA certification, or state grandfathering, along with experience in medical procedures, EMR, and scheduling software. One to two years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred, though recent graduates meeting specific training criteria may qualify.
401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
Employee Appreciation Days
Employee Wellness Events
Minimum Qualifications
1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred.
In lieu of experience must have the following training and/or experience:
Graduated from a formal training program during the last 12-18 months, and have the CMA certificate;
OR, Is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation.
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
High school diploma/GED, and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
Preferred
Two years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics
Essential Functions
Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care:
Collect and shares pertinent information with the provider
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 dressings, 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.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
401k
Hsa
Employee Appreciation Days
Employee Wellness Events
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.).
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 prior to 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 in a timely manner.
Act as PTO Buddy per clinic plan
Create and promote a positive patient experience
Maintain HIPAA compliant environment
Maintain clean workspace
About us
The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, We don't mean to brag but did you know The CORE Institute has been ranked by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Businesses!?
