What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at OrthoNY?
OrthoNY is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our physicians and provide compassionate care to our patients. In this role, you’ll work in a collaborative clinical setting where your skills and dedication will make a real difference every day.
We’re looking for candidates with prior clinical experience (preferred) who are eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a team committed to excellence in orthopedic care. If you’re ready to combine your clinical skills with a supportive and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm
General Description:
This Medical Assistant position provides both administrative and clinical support in patient registration, rooming, demographic and medical data collection as well as patient checkout including appointments, discharge information and payment under the supervision of a provider.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greeting patients promptly and professionally;
- Assisting patients with the registration process including but not limited to assistance with collecting required patient information, medical history, relevant documents, and electronic signatures;
- Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;
- Reporting relevant information to the provider;
- Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;
- Performing scribe duties, as needed;
- Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;
- Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;
- Reviewing discharge instructions;
- Bracing & brace measurements under the supervision of a licensed professional;
- Collecting any patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments, if required;
- Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable;
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards;
- Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required;
- Medical Assistance Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred;
- Excellent communication and customer service skills;
- Strong data entry skills;
- CPR/BLS preferred
Salary : $18 - $26
