Medical Assistant

Do you want to work at a place that values work/life balance?

Do you have past Medical Assisting experience in an orthopedic environment?

The look no further apply today OSMC is looking for you to join our Pain Management Group in Elkhart office. OSMC offers a competitive hourly wage with excellent benefits. Join a place where we walk the walk and talk the talk about teamwork and community.

The hours for this position is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. once last patient is out. The ideal candidate will assist all physicians and clinical staff with patient care, procedural, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. This role will require you to travel to all the other sites to assist with your doctor at other OSMC clinic locations.

Essential Functions: (This list may not include all the duties assigned)

1. Review daily schedule and room of patients according to schedule.

2. Accurate and complete electronic documentation of patient information including, but not limited to histories, medications, and allergies.

3. Demonstrates competency in utilizing NextGen EHR, EPM, Outlook programs. Accesses PiCom and Mmodal as needed.

4. Completes patient data extractions prior to initial patient visit. Assures availability of test results for the appointment (i.e., MRI, X-Rays, EMG, labs, etc.) as needed.

5. Checks for new orders. Follows through with those orders (removes casts/staples/sutures and sends patient to x-ray)

6. Learns physician preferences. Maintains specific requests of primary physician assignment.

7. Assists and applies casts and splints. Assists with injections, aspirations, and dressing changes.

8. Assists with minor procedures and sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.

9. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing for exams.

10. Floating as needed in clinic. To be determined per Dept Leader.

11. Responds in a timely fashion to verbal requests and light board system.

12. Relays instructions to patients/family members. Handles appropriate patient care issues independently. Refers other issues to the dept. leader/clinic director/or physician, as necessary.

13. Provides clear communication to the patient about the specifics of future appointments and any prep necessary. Appointment date, time and location are clearly documented on the computer for others to follow-up on.

14. Tasks requests as needed to OSMC Diagnostic Imaging, Pre-Cert or Work Comp.

15. Preforms clinic opening and closing duties.

16. Cleans exam/procedure rooms. Soaks, cleans, packages, and sterilizes instruments and equipment.

17. Ensures all rooms are organized and stocked with supplies. Check expiration dates and pull and replace supplies as needed.

18. Travels to other office locations when needed.

19. Attends meetings as required.

20. Maintains patient confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge and understanding of OSMC's policies and procedures, including HIP AA privacy compliance.

2. Knowledge of computer programs, applications, and office equipment.

3. Knowledge and application of infection control and safety policies and procedures to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

4. Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

5. Knowledge of the health care field, practices, and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.

6. Must be highly organized with strong time management skills.

7. Strong work ethic, reliable, good sense of judgment with good attitude.

8. Ability to work independently and as a team member and organize/prioritize tasks effectively.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

10. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

11. Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

12. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

13. Ability to follow policies, regulations, and procedures for patient care.

Standard Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Two years medical assistant experience preferred. Orthopedic experience preferred.