Medical Assistant

Responsibilities/Requirements

• Assist various orthopaedic physicians under the direction of Clinical Coordinator
• Provide coverage for clinical teams as needed
• Perform general nursing duties
• Escort patients to exam room and triage, update patient history, and input orders
• Perform suture/staple removal as needed
• Perform wound care/dressing changes
• Draw up medications for injections as needed
• Call in or electronically prescribe medications under the provider’s direction
• Application of sterile fields and assisting with in-office procedures as needed
• Applying and removing casts and splints and fitting of foot orthotics
• Locate any necessary x-rays, test results or imaging reports
• Schedule tests/procedures and obtain any necessary insurance authorizations
• Answer phone messages and document in EMR
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc.
• Prepare charts and test results for clinic and print out patient information
• Assist with verifying pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed
• Discuss anticipated surgical costs, copays and policies as needed
• Assist other physician team members as needed
• Fill out disability, return-to-work and insurance forms
• Obtain physician signature on miscellaneous forms
• Travel to satellite offices as needed
• Friendly and Professional patient communication

Must also possess

• HS Diploma/GED required
• ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must have outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
• Independent, highly motivated and strong work ethic