What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary/Assistant position at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists?
Job Description
Organization Name: Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Job Title: Medical Secretary/Assistant
Employer Information
Reports To: Office Administrator
Job Location: Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, DE
Hours/Week: 40
I. General Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician and physician‘s assistant with the care of the patient. The MA obtains and enters complete medical history into the electronic medical system while rooming patients. The MA also is responsible for all matters involving the clinical care of a patient both during patient hours and on non- clinical days.
Ii. Principal Duties And Essential Functions
Proficiency in Microsoft suite products such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
General knowledge and experience with office equipment such as copiers, multi-line phone systems, and fax machines.
Typing skills and working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar
Familiarity with medical terminology
Familiarity with the use of the electronic medical record
Detail-oriented and able to work independently or as a team
Check and respond promptly to e-mails and voice mail messages.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Organization Name: Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Job Title: Medical Secretary/Assistant
Employer Information
Reports To: Office Administrator
Job Location: Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, DE
Hours/Week: 40
I. General Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician and physician‘s assistant with the care of the patient. The MA obtains and enters complete medical history into the electronic medical system while rooming patients. The MA also is responsible for all matters involving the clinical care of a patient both during patient hours and on non- clinical days.
Ii. Principal Duties And Essential Functions
- Greets and assists patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a polite, prompt, helpful manner.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPAA and departmental guidelines.
- Provide any necessary instructions/directions.
- Must remain flexible in work schedule (overtime, evenings, etc.).
- Drawing up injections as directed by supervising physician.
- Entering and reviewing information into the electronic medical record.
- Accessing all test information and loading into electronic medical record.
- Splinting and casting patients as necessary.
- Stocking rooms and cleaning instruments following patient hours.
- Handling clinical matters in a timely manner (same day) including but not limited to: post op questions, work notes, disability paperwork, prescriptions, and general questions.
- All other items the physician deems necessary that fall within reasonable expectations.
Proficiency in Microsoft suite products such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
General knowledge and experience with office equipment such as copiers, multi-line phone systems, and fax machines.
Typing skills and working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar
Familiarity with medical terminology
Familiarity with the use of the electronic medical record
Detail-oriented and able to work independently or as a team
Check and respond promptly to e-mails and voice mail messages.
- EDUCATION: Degree in Medical Assisting preferred
- EXPERIENCE: Experience in a Medical Office setting is a plus.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22