Description

Title: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Medical Assistant Manager

Location – Greenwich/Stamford

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Rooted in the 100-plus-year legacy of its founding partners, the network spans the Northeast with 128 physicians, over 1100 employees, and 28 locations from Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts

What you’ll do:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, documenting medical history / chief complaints, collecting vitals if necessary, communicating follow-up information with patient and provider, and otherwise generally assisting the provider within the MA scope of practice. 

Candidates must have exceptional customer service skills, a positive communication style and the ability to problem-solve effectively. Multi-tasking with a high degree of accuracy is essential to providing safe, high quality patient care. At least 1 to 2 years of experience working in an outpatient clinic setting is strongly preferred. National certification as registered medical assistant preferred. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Collects detailed and accurate patient history. 

• Prepares and maintains exam rooms with necessary instruments, equipment and supplies. 

• Follows up with patient on physicians current patient care notes or instructions. 

• Provides general assistance, education and information to patient questions. 

• Performs post-operative wound care, suture removal, dressing change, cast removal, cast application and splint application. 

• Assists physicians in setup and performance of medical procedures under the direction of physician or nurse manager. 

• Maintains DME supplies. 

• Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality. 

• Prepares, cleans and stocks examination rooms. Assures surfaces are clear and puts away any articles that were left out and replenishes missing stock in drawers and cabinets. 

• Unpacks new supply deliveries and stores away items as directed. 

• Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate. (includes patient care, post-op phone follow-up calls and other patient phone calls, medication updates) 

• Documents all phone calls and actions appropriately in EMR. 

• Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction. 

• Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed. 

• Follows ONS policies and procedures. 

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned. 

• General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems. 

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 

• Ability to handle high stress, busy work environment. 

• Knowledge of Word & Outlook Required. 

• Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred. 

• Knowledge of GE Centricity a plus. 

• Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology. 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Ability to work well under pressure 

• Ability to work as part of a team 

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred 

Qualifications

Who you are:

• General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems. 

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 

• Ability to handle high stress, busy work environment. 

• Knowledge of Word & Outlook Required. 

• Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred. 

• Knowledge of GE Centricity a plus. 

• Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology. 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Ability to work well under pressure 

• Ability to work as part of a team 

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Medical Assistant diploma 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).