Travel Required: Primarily Lima location

Summary: The Medical Assistant assists physicians and other providers by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician/provider.

General Summary of Duties: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Monitor and maintain physician’s office schedule, surgery schedule, and scheduling templates; Coordinate scheduling of depositions with physician’s schedule and attorney

Complete administrative duties related to the patient’s care; Facilitate the coordination of appropriate tests, imaging, procedures, lab work, physical therapy, follow up appointments, and referrals per the provider’s request, both within the clinic and with external facilities; Schedule surgeries and required appointments and clearances related to surgery; Send appropriate completed paperwork, test results, consents, and medical records to necessary external facilities; Send appropriate paperwork to patient regarding upcoming appointments/surgeries; Obtain necessary pre-certifications for applicable treatments, procedures, surgeries; Serve as point of contact when coordinating care at external facilities

Properly utilize EMR system and remain up to date on required training and procedures related to EMR system; Demonstrate proficiency in appointment scheduling, order entry, charge entry, and documentation of patient care

Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality

Prepare patients for examination; Escort patient to exam room and verify identity; Measure and record vital signs and medical history; Ensure completion of medical history paperwork

Prepare/maintain medical records including order entry and chart prep; Review records prior to examination to ensure all necessary information is present

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations; Disinfect/clean treatment rooms and general equipment following examinations; Properly dispose of contaminated supplies

Stock exam rooms and supply areas with adequate medical supplies; Assist with ordering/requesting/inventory of supplies when necessary

Assist providers in exam rooms when necessary; Perform/assist with dressing changes, cast removals, cast applications, staple/suture removals, splinting, and bracing

Prepare medications for injections with proper technique and set up for procedure to provider’s preference

Clean and sterilize appropriate instruments according to established protocol

Demonstrate proper use of PPE

Maintain required logs (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, inventories, check off lists, pharmaceutical waste, etc.)

Respond promptly to incoming phone calls from patients, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, etc. and provide answers and feedback under direction of the provider; Coordinate prescription refills under provider’s direction

Assist patients with various mobility needs (i.e. restroom, wheelchair, cars, etc.)

Maintain accurate and updated documentation in patient’s chart of any visits, communications, test results, procedures, etc.; Complete accurate and necessary charge/billing information for applicable visits and procedures

Assist in coverage of other staff when necessary; Participate in orientation of employees when needed

Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure best care for patient

Ensure applicable certifications are up to date, including continuing education requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person