What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Kansas Orthopaedic Center?
Medical Assistant needed to join our patient care team. Our orthopaedic clinic will give you the opportunity to learn or improve technical skills such as casting, splinting & suture removal.
Position Schedules: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm & 7:30am - 4:30pm. No weekend work, no holiday work!
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides assistance to the physician and supporting providers with direct and indirect patient care during the clinical environment to include patient flow, patient transportation, exam room preparation, suture removal, injections, dressing changes, splinting, casting, application of soft goods, patient history and ROM measurements.
Provide accurate, thorough and complete documentation of all information pertinent to patient treatment.
Returns and responds to all calls relating to patient care.
Obtains necessary insurance authorization, referrals and Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs).
Provide appropriate information to patient and supporting persons regarding treatment plan.
Restocks equipment and supplies needed in the clinical area.
Observes universal precautions and OSHA requirements for healthcare facilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1 year experience performing patient care duties preferred
