The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics - MMI Division is looking for a medical assistant to joint our team. The Medical Assistant may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles of CAO. The identification of essential functions and responsibilities below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
- Represents CAO and the Division in a professional and patient-focused manner, with an emphasis on service excellence.
- Shows patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepares them for the physician.
- Records patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
- Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
- Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
- Under Provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Keeps exam room supplies stocked, audits and discards expired medications, maintains instruments, and prepares sterilization as required.
- Maintains all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperature, expired medications, autoclave, etc.).
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and notifying manager when unable to resolve matter.
- Adheres to all CAO and Divisional professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements. These include but are not limited to safety, attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and conduct.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
- Maintains an effective and collaborative working relationship with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public.
- Assists providers with office procedures.
- Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/surgery center/pharmacy calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
Experience:
- medical assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person