Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Medical Assistant to join our Blue Bell, PA team as a Clinical Operations Specialist! The Clinical Operations Specialist provides a blend of clinical and administrative support to the office. If you are qualified for and interested in this role, please apply.

Job Title: Clinical Operations Specialist

Hours: Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM (8 hours per day; 40 hours per week)

Location: Blue Bell, PA

The Company: Rothman Orthopaedics is a world leader in the field of orthopedics, improving patients' lives with unwavering commitment. The practice was founded in 1970 by Richard H. Rothman, M.D., Ph.D and provides leading care in more than 40 locations.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience taking vitals
• Experience verifying insurance preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent minimum education requirement

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, helpful manner. When applicable, escort them to the exam room. Upon completion of their appointment, direct them to surgery scheduling and/or to the exit.
• Check patients in by entering, verifying, and updating demographic and insurance information. Record arrival times, referral information, and payment information.
• Make follow up appointments for patients when needed or act as liaison to appropriate ancillary departments such as physical therapy and MRI.
• Answer telephone calls in friendly and professional manner, answer questions within their scope of knowledge, forward/transfer calls to the appropriate team members or take messages as needed.
• Assist patients with ambulatory difficulties through the office.
• Follow procedure for requests for medical records and for Disability/FMLA paperwork. Take payment when necessary and document requests in the patient chart.
• Accurately batch out at end of shift and ensure all payments balance. Complete assigned paperwork and escalate any discrepancies to the office manager.
• Assist other team members with upset or irate patients by deescalating the situation and providing support.
• Maintain workspace in a neat and organized manner. Stock supplies in the lobby, front desk, pod workspaces, and exam rooms.
• Prep the schedule by obtaining referrals, confirming coverage status, and checking for any potential issues in advance of patient appointments. Reach out to patients prior to appointment when needed. Print out front sheets, last notes, and other requested documentation for the physician team.
• Attend meetings as required and exemplify the culture and values of the organization in all interactions.
• Clean and autoclave instruments using proper sterile technique.
• Records vitals and medical history in the patient chart in accordance with MIPS guidelines, scan all pertinent documents into patient chart, obtain and record vitals, request and make available reports and images from outside facilities.
• Pull up/load/import pertinent studies for the physician, prepare for injection and aspiration procedures, dispose of biohazardous waste in accordance with OSHA regulations, replace sharps containers when full.
• Bring patients back to see the physician in efficient and timely manner; assist patients with clothing and preparing the body area to be examined. Empty and restock laundry.
• Complete pre-certifications and authorizations for imaging studies and injectable medications. Submit requests for authorizations to centralized departments as applicable. Provide follow up care and instructions to patients at conclusion of their appointment.
• Applies or removes casts/splints. Make orthotic devices by bending, forming and shaping materials to prescribed specifications. Fit, test and evaluate devices on patients and make adjustments for proper fit, function and comfort.

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

COVID-19 Policy:

As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Pain Medicine
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Radiology
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Medical office
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person