What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Orthopaedic Specialty Institute Medical Group of Orange County?
General Summary: The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent patient care.
Essential Job Functions:
- Room patients
- Assist with examinations and routine procedures, including minor surgery.
- Remove staples/sutures
- Complete Meaningful Use
- Answer patient phone calls
- Prepare Injections
- Obtain authorization for treatment requests for HMO, WC, and PPO
- Obtain patient estimates and communicate insurance coverage information to patients.
- Responsible for obtaining necessary waivers related to treatment and/or supplies.
- Communicate with your Physician and team
- Stock/clean exam rooms
- Prepare for clinic
- Autoclave
Expectations
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Follow the chain of commands.
- Prioritize tasks by level of importance to meet deadlines.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma required.
- Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
- Bachelor of Science and/or certification in Athletic Training preferred.
- Basic computer skills required
- Experience in an Orthopaedic Practice preferred.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Medical Assistants should have a good working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation
- Knowledge of compliance regulations set by state, federal, and local law.
- Understanding of EPM/EHR system.
Skills:
- Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
- Skill in analyzing, planning, organization, and prioritization.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret medical documents.
- Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
- Ability to interact easily and effectively with others.
- Ability to share expertise and knowledge with staff to maintain and improve workflow.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients and/or co-workers.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Ability to Commute:
- Orange and Irvine,CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Irvine,CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23