Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to examination rooms. Obtain and record vitals and patient history into Centricity
• Presents patient history summary and alerts provider to provider related to changes in patient medical standing
• Assist provider with charting and documentation in company's EMR to include posting charges, billing and diagnosis codes, etc.
• Assist in writing prescriptions and clinical orders (i.e. physical therapy, MRI, and CTs)
• Access Epic/RRC/EMR systems to pull imaging when necessary
• Ensure proper documentation in chart/EMR the day of visit (.i.e. current MRI report and image, labs, EMG/NCV, post-surgery report, etc.)
• Assist with splinting/casting, cast removal, suture and staple removal, fitting and dispensing DMEs
• Assist with sterile procedures (i.e. injections, radio frequency, and spinal cord stimulator trials)
• Counsels patients in the office and on the phone concerning physician's orders, medication, and/or questions concerning surgery
• Stock and clean exam rooms
• Perform work related duties as required and other tasks as assigned
• Maintain strictest confidentially in accordance with HIPPA compliance
• Maintain knowledge of ICD-9 diagnostic coding and CPT procedure codes
• Maintain knowledge of operation and maintenance of clinical equipment, drugs, and supplies

Requirements

Education:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate/Licensure: Active Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Skills:

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong understanding of HIPAA
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Knowledge of medical diagnosis preferred
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Must be a team player
• Ability to remain calm and effective in busy and/or stressful situations

Physical requirements:

• Requires frequent and often repetitive bending, reaching, lifting, walking, squatting, pushing and sitting
• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance