Medical Assistant

Responsibilities/Requirements:

•  Pre-cert and schedule surgeries and procedures
• Pre-cert and schedule tests/imaging/physical therapy
• Prepare surgery forms and packets
• Schedule referral appointments to other physicians or surgery clearances as needed
• Assist with patient questions, telephone calls and messages and document in chart
• Schedule diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, etc.) and obtain insurance authorization
• Bring patients to exam room, triage, order necessary x-rays, prepare for physician or APP to see
• Perform wound care/dressing changes as needed
• Drawing up injections as needed
• Call in or escribe medications as needed
• Application of sterile fields and wound care as needed
• Applying splints, casts and fitting of orthotics as needed
• Locate any necessary test results, and/or reports
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, as needed
• Prepare charts for clinic and print out all pertinent patient information
• Access various imaging systems as well as
• Fill out return-to-work forms (FMLA/STD) as needed as well as work restriction forms
• Check-out patients and schedule follow up appointments
• Collect co-pays, outstanding balances or surgery deductibles
• Communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and courteous manner
• Travel to satellite offices as needed with Physician or APP

Must also possess:

• HS diploma or GED required
• ROT or CCMA required by first 90 days of employment
• Orthopedic experience a plus
• Clinical experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in very busy clinical setting
• Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
• Independent and highly motivated
• Exhibit initiative and self-discipline
• Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history
• Experience with surgical patients preferred

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully
• Constant standing and walking and sitting for long periods of time
• Must be agile and able to work efficiently in space limited areas
• Consistently work at a productive pace
• Must readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes