Medical Assistant | Ortho Clinic

Medical Assistant | Ortho Clinic - Full Time

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: Day Shift

Minimum: $21.38 USD

Maximum: $31.73 USD (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Orthopedic Clinic

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

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