What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at OrthoNY?
OrthoNY is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our dedicated team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our physicians and ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.
40 hours per week. 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:
- 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