Float Medical Assistant, Rheumatology - Twin Orthopedics

Description

The Clinical Care Coordinator/Float Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care and administrative responsibilities to support patients and providers. Experience with Electromyography (EMG) procedures or certification in EMG is highly desirable.

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM out of our Woodbury, Eagan, Hudson & Stillwater locations.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Prepare, stock, and clean exam room.
• Prepare for clinic and surgeries, ensuring pertinent information is available in the chart for the physician prior to entering the patients' room (i.e., MRI, CT, EMG and lab reports).
• Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse temperature, and document all information in patient's chart.
• Room patients. Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit and updating chart history.
• Maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow.
• Gather and verify pertinent patient information, compile patient medical data.
• Assist with documentation of patient data into electronic health records system.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
• Perform lab draws/prepare and label labs, perform venipunctures.
• Provide direct assistance to physician with medical procedures such as ultrasounds, injections and other procedures as necessary.
• Administer biologic and other medications.
• Submit medication refill requests, help with prior authorizations and appeals.
• Triage phone calls, review results management, enter and create patient lab orders, process specimens, and prepare for shipment daily.
• Ensure coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information.
• Act as a prescribing delegate to enter medical orders (i.e. medications, laboratory services, imaging studies and other auxiliary services into the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) into patient electronic records under the direct supervision of the provider.
• Manage the clinic schedules and communicate any scheduling issues with Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provide efficient, effective liaison between the physician and patients, hospitals, therapist, QRC's, attorneys, insurance companies, employers, and other staff members.
• Contact insurance companies and provide accurate information to the prior authorization team.
• Triage phone calls from emergency/urgent patients.
• Relay, screen, and appropriately reply to all patient calls. Document all phone messages in the patient's electronic chart.
• Coordinate ordering supplies and/or equipment for clinics.
• Able to support multiple specialties.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Athletic Trainer (ATC) or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in a medical clinic setting or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred or willingness to become proficient.
• Demonstrated ability or experience in patient flow management, medical assisting, and confidential management of patient health information.
• Ability to multi-task to provide services to patients in a warm, professional manner.

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more.
• Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
• All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) with Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto & Pet insurance savings programs and more.

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.
• Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

• Clinic

Ability to:

• Complete the Certified Provider Order Entry (CPOE) upon hire if necessary.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Travel independently throughout the clinic…