Medical Assistant

Job Summary

The medical assistant will work directly with our orthopedic providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Clinic duties include rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, preparing injections, casting, and caring for postoperative patients. Other duties include scheduling of surgery, obtaining insurance pre-certification and timely response to patient inquiries.

Qualifications:

•    Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistant required

•    1-3 years of experience providing medical assistance to a physician required

•    Orthopaedic or Pain Management experience preferred (1-2 years)

•    Computer knowledge in a health care based system is also required

•    Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills

•    Ability to travel to other office locations required

•    Licensed in the state of Indiana

Responsibilities:

1.    Assist the Physician with office schedule and patient flow in a high-volume, orthopaedic setting

2.    Greet and screen patients

3.    Perform patient care to include cast application/removal, splinting, post-op wound care etc.

4.    Schedule surgeries and obtain pre certifications

5.    Prepare injections and educational material

6.    Stock exam rooms

7.    Order supplies, braces, etc.

8.    Handle patient issues with a timely, calm, and tolerant demeanor

9.    Assist with coverage for other providers outside of primary assignment as needed.

Physical Requirements:

•    Ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)

•    Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms

•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds

•    Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)