What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at OrthoArizona?
Senior Medical Assistant
About OrthoArizona :
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona's largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.
As a Senior Medical Assistant with OrthoArizona, you will get to :
- Provide coverage at other clinics within the region for callouts and other planned paid time off.
- Act as the primary trainer for all new hires, mentor and train all medical assistants on any process improvement measures, and update company policy and procedures.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
- Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
- Prepare injections, removes, and applies splints and casts, and applies dressings.
- Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
- Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
- Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
- Obtain prior authorization as needed, for referral orders and documents the authorization status in medical record.
- Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
- Maintain inventory and stocks exam rooms.
- Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination rooms.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Full Time Benefits :
