What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Hand Center of Louisiana?
This setting provides a rich environment for anyone wanting to develop and build their clinical skill set. Medical Assistants in this setting experience the following: taking patient histories and physicals; post-operative management of patient’s surgical sites - removing operative dressings, removing sutures/staples and wound management; assisting the surgeon with in-office surgeries; making casts and custom splints for patients; reviewing and prepping patient charts (EMR) for office visits. This is an excellent opportunity to develop patient service skills. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is highly experienced in the physician office setting. Preference for individuals with an Orthopedic background
- Prepare the patient for the physician visit by accurately completing the intake process including patient history and medication log and staging diagnostics and imaging
- Prepare medications for patient treatment by accurately drawing up injections
- Manage patient treatment sites by taking off and/or applying dressings to the treatment area or removing surgical sutures or staples
- Create patient splints or casts as need for the patient’s specific circumstance
- Assisting and attend to any physician support as they treat patients in the clinic
- Sterilize and stock exam rooms and clinical care areas after each patient
- Accurately complete paperwork and communication to acquire prior authorizations, billing submissions and any other related patient paperwork.
- Prepare prescription and refills under the supervision of a physician
- Process physician dictation devices in docking port for transfer and follow-up to ensure completion of transfer
- Follow up with Patient questions and messages as required to ensure the coordination of care
- Follow customer services guidelines to keep patients informed of all the logistics related to their episode of care
- Complete other duties as assigned
