Medical Assistant
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Direct assistant to the physician, constant patient contact, clinical assistance of patient flow and information gathering, manage physicians daily schedule, management of x-rays and medical supply inventory and ordering. Reports to Managing physician for patient/clinical issues; Office Manager for administrative and other office issues.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm- working 1 weekend a month and 1 late night until 7pm on a rotation basis for OrthoCare
Benefits
EQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Direct assistant to the physician, constant patient contact, clinical assistance of patient flow and information gathering, manage physicians daily schedule, management of x-rays and medical supply inventory and ordering. Reports to Managing physician for patient/clinical issues; Office Manager for administrative and other office issues.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm- working 1 weekend a month and 1 late night until 7pm on a rotation basis for OrthoCare
Benefits
- 401(k) matching + profit sharing
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Life insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
- Paid time off
- Employee Discount Program
- Wellness Program
- Assist physician with all medical procedures with courteous and knowledgeable medical decision making; follow through on patient requests for information
- Receive and handle all patient telephone calls to completion
- Clinical/Administrative
- Manage patient charts: receive charts from transcription, organize chart based on office policy, follow through on any incomplete paperwork or items missing from chart. Review patient charts daily for next days appointments.
- Prepare exam rooms between each patient and prepare injections daily
- Call in prescriptions to pharmacies
- Review all charts prior to patients appointments to assure all paperwork is complete and attached
- Stock exam rooms with supplies
- Order medical supplies and manage inventory storage
- Establish and update inventory of medical supplies
- Maintain and dispose of biohazard materials
- Act as a liaison between patient and physician, communicating messages, screening telephone calls for referral to physician.
- Know legalities regarding confidentiality of patient records
- Know OSHA regulations and follow correct procedures for handling biohazard materials
- Complete forms for patients according to physicians direction for workers comp, disability, insurance, etc.
- Other miscellaneous duties as directed by physician or supervisor
- Monitoring physicians schedule: including on call and keeping computer system up to date
EQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (RMA or CMA)
- High school graduate or GED
- At least one year of work experience in a medical office setting
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification
- Ability to demonstrate a mature, dependable, and responsible approach when interacting with patients, physicians, co-workers, and additional outside sources
- Proactive self-starter
- Understands referral requirements of major third party payers
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
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