Medical Assistant

Who We Are

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

• Review and update patient electronic medical records via practice management system.
• Follow all HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Prepare patient charts for supervising physician/NP’s clinic weekly and daily as schedule changes.
• Include and update any blood and/or imaging tests, job descriptions, physical therapy progress notes, etc. in patient charts.
• Scan and index all paper files to patient EMR chart after each visit including any faxes and their confirmations.
• Maintain adequate stock of office supplies, patient education literature, office visit forms/and questionnaires in exam rooms.
• Review, manage, and complete patient forms as needed (disability paperwork, H&P forms, etc.)
• Assists providers with reviewing and responding to phone notes.
• Book appointments for all SMN physicians as needed.
• Obtain patient history as requested, report updates to the appropriate provider.
• Assists providers with office procedures, preps patients and workstations.
• Administer, log and track inventory of vaccines as needed.
• Plant subcutaneous PPD for Tuberculosis testing; read results 48-72 hours later.
• Phlebotomy via venipuncture and capillary finger‑stick.
• Specimen centrifuging, packaging, and shipping.
• Coordinate employee flu vaccinations.
• Coordinate with fellow staff members to ensure clinical and administrative duties are always covered. May involve rotating provider responsibilities depending on the needs of the department.
• Clean exam rooms, wipe down exam tables and change table paper after each patient.
• Keep exam rooms fully stocked throughout the day:
  Gloves, table paper, gowns, drapes, etc.
• Maintain bio‑hazardous material, waste, and sharps according to OSHA regulations.
• Correspond between VNA, laboratories and PAs to help manage Post‑Op Coumadin patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays (overflow to other days is not uncommon).
• Escort patients to exam rooms, when needed.
• Channel your expertise as a Medical Assistant and allow your keen attention to detail shine as you take on this important role. This position plays a key role in the efficient and effective clinical operations of the practice. Join a dedicated team focused on empowering orthopedic and spine specialists to transform patient lives and to be the best orthopedic and spine network in our community.
• Arrive promptly at the clinic according to your scheduled sessions. Contribute and work together as a team to see that the clinic runs smoothly (rooming patients, completing DME/casts, cleaning exam & waiting rooms, stocking rooms).
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming and recording all patient medications and allergies, confirming and documenting the purpose of the visit. Obtaining OP reports, imaging reports, etc for the visit. Opening images for Provider review.
• Prepares patients for examination by ordering preliminary physical tests/x rays. Interact with other departments (electronic health records, radiology, service coordination) to obtain the resources needed to assist in patient care.
• Maintain accurate notes and records. Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Remove sutures and staples (as appropriate).
• Prepare injectable medications as per physician orders. Assist Providers with US guided procedures (portable and handheld devices).
• Dressings - assess the condition of wounds prior to cast applications and cast removal. Consult with Providers for further orders when problems are identified (as…