Medical Assistant

Join Emerge Ortho as a Medical Assistant
- Hiring Immediately in the Triangle Area!

Emerge Ortho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, our Triangle Region is currently looking for a Medical Assistant who is ready to make a difference. This position will be a float position to various offices within our Triangle Region. The Medical Assistant role provides professional patient care under physician supervision.

A Medical Assistant prepares patients for physician encounters, facilitates lab tests as needed, and assists with patient documentation and clinical duties as directed.

Why Join Emerge Ortho?

• Hiring Immediately
  - Start your journey with us right away!
• Meaningful Work
  - Support providers directly in delivering compassionate care to patients
• Great Team
  - Work alongside a collaborative, patient-focused team that supports each other every step of the way

Who Should Apply?

Whether you're just starting your healthcare journey or bringing years of experience, we welcome your dedication and compassion. Take the next step in your career with a team that values your contribution - apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to our community!

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent required
• CMA Certification, or other equivalent education, certification, licensure, or related degree preferred
• Medical training and/or experience in casting or splinting preferred
• Knowledge of lab/diagnostic tests and handling paperwork
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Working knowledge of managed care basics
• Current CPR Certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains and documents patient medical history including reason for visit, and any other pertinent information related to treatment prior to physician exam. Obtains X-rays as indicated by physician order prior to physician exam
• Prepares medical record information, including X-Ray films for physician review prior to physician exam
• Participates in minor procedures such as suture removal, dressing changes, cast or splint and/or DME application
• Obtains prior authorization for procedures, equipment, and medication, if appropriate
• Schedules tests and off-site diagnostic procedures, when necessary, per physician’s order
• Communicates physician referral requests to appropriate staff for processing
• Ensures timely communication of patient needs, concerns, test results to physicians for appropriate change in the patient’s plan of care
• Ensures timely communication with patient regarding plan of care and response to questions or concerns
• Functions in the Care Coordinator role as needed
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Maintains compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Performs patient education when appropriate including oral and written education related to diagnosis, procedures, and/or medications
• Replenishes supplies—cleans exam room after each patient per infection control guidelines and stocks exam room at end of each day
• Communicates supply shortages as well as other clinical needs to Clinical Manager or designee
• Ensures that laboratory and other diagnostic test results are obtained and communicated to physician to ensure appropriate and timely physician intervention. Obtains all pending results prior to patients next clinic visit
• Ensures all documentation accurately reflects the patient encounter and plan of care

Other Responsibilities:

• Follows all applicable department and practice policies and procedures
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