What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED position at Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists?
Essential Job Responsibilities:
· Places patient in exam rooms, obtains history and other preliminary exam information. Prepares patients for provider examination.
· Prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment, examination, and procedures. Assists with patient assessments and examination as needed.
· Charts physician orders and documents treatment plan. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to treatment.
· Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic tests, and existing and new medication instructions.
· Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, and clinical teams and answers questions or offer guidance for patient families.
· Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to support the overall mission of the organization; recommends new approaches and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
· High school graduate or equivalent.
· Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred
· 2 – 3 years’ MA experience with focus on Orthopedic or Med-Surg preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Requirements:
· Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.
· Exceptional organizational skills required. Must be able to complete tasks with a high-degree of efficiency and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with frequent disruptions. Must have the ability to work independently while managing time and workload appropriately.
· Must demonstrate ability to analyze data and resolve complex problems.
· Proficiency of electronic records systems.
· Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
· Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and physicians. Must be able to demonstrate a strong sense of customer-focus.
· Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi driver's license and be able to travel to all clinic locations, as needed.
· Must have the ability to work overtime, as needed.
· Must have the ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to successfully perform required job duties.
Job Type: Full Time
Remote: None
