What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Orthopedics position at ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE OF HENDERSON, L.L.P.?
Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson is a patient-centered Orthopedic clinic that is growing and needs Team players who are energetic, hard-working, and excited about helping patients receive exceptional care. We are the highest rated orthopedic group in the valley in on-line patient reviews. Medical Assistants help with all aspects of back-office/in-clinic job duties listed below. This is a great fit for those needing patient hours for pre-Medical School, pre-Physician Assistant, or other healthcare related fields.
Job duties:
- Patient rooming
- Triaging patients needs
- Scribing within EMR
- Removing sutures and casts
- Applying/fitting for casts/DME
- Prepping rooms for patients
- Prepping for injections (administering injections optional)
- Submitting referral and pharmacy orders
- Obtaining prior authorizations
- Replying to patient voicemails, emails, and answering medical related patient calls
- Other MA duties as needed
- Ability to work as a team
Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology or ability to quickly learn.
- Warm and friendly personality/willing to assist patients
- Strong communication skills with ability to diffuse unhappy patients
- Computer proficiency and typing
- Ability to complete above stated job duties, or willingness to quickly learn
Team Culture - Ability to work well with others, communicate needs and respond quickly and appropriately to both patient and colleague questions and needs. A proactive individual who takes the initiative to solve problems. A team player who can follow instructions and set procedures.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Dental, vision, available