Medical Assistant; Part Time​/Bilingual) WC

Description
It is our goal to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. This philosophy requires that all office staff and providers be sensitive and responsive to patients’ needs and preferences. To ensure that we hire and retain the quality of staff needed for implementing our philosophy of service, we have adopted the following job description for this position.

Description
It is our goal to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. This philosophy requires that all office staff and providers be sensitive and responsive to patients’ needs and preferences. To ensure that we hire and retain the quality of staff needed for implementing our philosophy of service, we have adopted the following job description for this position.
The position is an hourly position. Workdays are typically scheduled withing a five-day workweek. Hours and days may vary based on operational needs. All scheduling complies with applicable California wage-and-hour-laws.
Many of the responsibilities require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to make proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice.
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Medical Assistant shall be responsible for assisting their assigned provider in clinic with all aspects of the patients’ visit.


Job Summary
The Medical Assistant will primarily perform in the Clinical Office. The duties of the Medical Assistant are of high volume, and the quality of duties performed need to be at a high level. The Medical Assistant will come into contact on a daily basis with confidential patient files and must be able to handle this information with the highest degree of privacy, discretion, and professionalism.

The Medical Assistant is required to be available to the physician and patients while in clinic and is only authorized to leave an ongoing clinic with the direct permission by the Clinical Manager. The Medical Assistant is responsible for accomplishing the duties set forth below:
Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that authorization is complete for the patient visit.
• Ensure that all necessary diagnostic studies and reports are available for the provider to review.
• Ensure proper documentation in our EMR system for patients’ visits. This includes, but is not limited to, using the appropriate template and completing the history portion including medication, past medical and surgical history, weighing all new and preoperative patients, and taking vitals.
• Document in EMR any changes in patients’ conditions since last visit.
• Per the physician’s direction, mark all charges for services rendered and make sure that there is documentation in EMR justifying the charges.
• Confirm the documentation includes what is necessary for any diagnostic testing or therapy or surgical procedures ordered by the provider, and forward the appropriate authorization.
• Complete and submit all Orders per the Provider’s direction, and follow up to make sure the Order is complete. Report all denied or incomplete Orders to the Provider.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of certification and training, under the direction and supervision of a licensed provider, including but not limited to:
• Drawing up medications and injections as ordered by the provider, ensuring correct medication, dosage, expiration date and lot number.
• Assisting with and performing EKGs, including proper patient preparation, lead placement and documentation.
• Suture removal and basic wound care, including cleaning, dressing changes and patient education as directed by the provider.
• Monitor patients during and after injection administration and promptly report any adverse reactions or concerns to the…