What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Fort Myers position at Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida?
Description
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent patient care
- Escort patients to exam rooms
- Obtain and record vitals and patient history
- Present patient history summary to the provider and alert provider of any related changes in patient medical standing
- Assist provider with charting and documentation in company's EMR to include posting charges, billing and diagnosis codes, etc.
- Assist in writing prescriptions and clinical orders (i.e. physical therapy, MRI, and CT)
- Access outside EMR and imaging systems for records and imaging when necessary
- Ensure proper documentation in chart/EMR the day of visit (.i.e. current MRI report and image, labs, EMG/NCV, post-surgery report, etc.)
- Assist with splinting/casting, cast removal, suture and staple removal, fitting and dispensing durable medical equipment
- Assist with sterile procedures (i.e. injections, radiofrequency, and spinal cord stimulator trials)
- Counsel patients in the office concerning physician's orders, medication, and/or clinical questions
- Stock and clean exam rooms
- Perform work related duties such as scanning documents into the EMR and other items as required and other tasks as assigned
- Maintain strictest confidentially in accordance with HIPPA compliance
- Maintain knowledge of ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT procedure codes
- Maintain knowledge of operation and maintenance of clinical equipment, medications, and supplies
Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Certificate/Licensure: Active Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)
Skills:
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong understanding of HIPAA
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Knowledge of medical diagnosis preferred
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Must be a team player
- Ability to remain calm and effective in busy and/or stressful situations
Physical requirements:
- Requires frequent and often repetitive bending, reaching, lifting, walking, squatting, pushing and sitting
- May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
