Medical Assistant- Oakland Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

• Job Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider.
• This role ensures proper patient identification, following all HIPPA policies, labeling, handling, and processing of samples, medications, and PHI according to standard procedures and safety protocols.
• Duties/Responsibilities Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the provider.
• Obtain and record in the electronic health record intake information such as chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, vital signs, and test results.
• Maintain patient care areas by keeping them clean and stocked.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing Authorize drug refills and communicate prescription information to pharmacies Answer patient portal questions, assist with patient requests as needed Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or provider instructions to patients or family members Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, completing sports physical forms, surgical clearance forms, assisting with follow-up phone calls, etc.
• Help providers examine and treat patients by assisting with bedside procedures Prioritize and multitask to accommodate the needs of any provider Able to recognize signs of an emergency and notify provider and/or RN manager in real time Prep provider schedules for the following business day, assist with quality measure tracking and reporting Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain patient health information in written or electronic form Assist with training new hires during their orientation period Completion of compliance training

Qualifications/Experience High School Diploma or GED Exceptional communication skills Ability to work with all ages of patients BLS CPR certification – (preferred) Certified Medical Assistant CMA (preferred) Experience in pain management, orthopedics, and/or podiatry (preferred) Previous use of Athena EHR – (preferred) Prior experience working as a medical assistant/scribe (required)