Medical Assistant

Role/Position Definition: Provides clinical services according to State guidelines and under the supervision of the Attending Physician.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of approved program for Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, or Patient Care Technician training preferred.
• 1 years of Clinical/medical office setting experience strongly preferred. o Experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Assessment Based Recognition in Order Entry Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants must be obtained within 90 days of hire OR current CMA / EMT license required.
• BLS Certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in computer usage.
• Must possess strong customer service skills, including demonstrating initiative and flexibility in situations.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. o Must be able to work in a high-pace facility and multi-task.
• Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the corporation.
• Must have casting and orthopedics experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Physicians and other staff in all offices as needed.
• Provide care to patients consistent with identified medical regimens; responsive to patient, family, and patient’s insurance carrier requests.
• Performs preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation and authorization.
• Order and/or refill prescriptions only with physician’s authorization.
• Responsible for scheduling depositions and Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) for physicians.
• Utilizes strong communication, time management, organizational, multi-tasking, and customer service skills necessary in order to complete the tasks at hand.
• Uses the computer software systems to input information and communicate with other members of the organization.
• Uses the general office equipment (i.e. copier, scanner, printer, fax, and telephones) to perform the necessary clinical functions.
• Prioritizes tasks in order of importance and uses down time in a constructive manner without prompting.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel as well as physicians, supervisors, patients, visitors, and other department areas within the facility.
• Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other leaning experiences.
• Adheres to all policies and produces.
• Attends required departmental meetings to stay current with department changes/updates and educational opportunities.
• Provides/Assists with training and orientation of new staff when applicable.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Chelsea, MI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chelsea, MI: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24