Medical Assistant | Ortho Clinic - Part Time

Time Type:
Part time Hours per Pay Period: 40 Shift: Day Shift Minimum: $21.38 USD Maximum: $31.73 USD

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:
If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, the future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Orthopedic Clinic Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team performing clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. Provides administrative support to the clinic and to Orthopedic service line.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

Functions as a member of the clinic patient care team performing clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. Provides administrative support to the clinic and to Orthopedic service line.

• Provides support for the Bay Area Orthopedics clinic staff
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; provides examination gowns and drapes
• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient; reviews and/or records medical history and current medications, takes accurate patient weight, vital signs, and confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations
• Safely Administers medications (oral, intradermal, SQ and IM)
• Provides basic wound care
• Performs waived lab testing upon completion of competency
• Organizes patient scheduling, prepares patient charts, retrieves and files patient medical records, x-rays, and other medical images
• Maintains all files and keeps filing up to date
• Contacts insurance providers, obtaining appropriate referral numbers, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications
• Works with the Hospital and Ambulatory Services computer systems, registers patients, obtains admission and billing information and orders lab work
• Assists the department in developing, preparing, and documenting State, Federal and Joint Commission requirements
• Answers telephone, prepares referrals, schedules patient appointments
• Collects specimens from patients of all ranges of age and uses correct tubes and handling for appropriate testing and labels specimens accurately
• Provides secretarial/receptionist services in an efficient and professional manner
• Assists with daily patient billing (professional and technical) and enters charges into computer systems as needed
• Performs daily, weekly and/or monthly statistics as needed
• Orders supplies as necessary
• Ensures assigned areas are adequately stocked, cleaned and organized
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventative maintenance and calls for repairs, if necessary

• Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
• Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment
• Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally & with the public
• Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Medical Terminology
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Medical Assistant or obtain within 16 months of hire
• College level education in secretarial sciences preferred
• Completion of basic medical terminology preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

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