What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado?
Description
MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparallel customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.
Looking for a X-ray technician with medical assistant or nursing experience preferred.
Medical Assistant Essential Functions
$25-35 Per hour
MEDICAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparallel customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.
Looking for a X-ray technician with medical assistant or nursing experience preferred.
Medical Assistant Essential Functions
- Prepares patient for examination and procedures
- Ensure all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are entered in the patient’s file and available to the physician prior to patient arrival
- Obtain and document patient history and chief complaint, and prepare them for the office visit by taking and documenting the patient’s vitals
- Provide basic wound care
- Cast, splint, or brace patient’s
- Basic x-ray imaging
- Assist physician as needed during procedure; monitor patient in recovery area
- Prepare all medication prescriptions, physical therapy orders, diagnostic testing orders and others in accordance with the physician’s direction
- Track incoming imaging and reports for upcoming consultations / office visits
- Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of pain/injury/disease, home treatments and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician
- Ensure all consent forms are completed, signed and filed
- Respond to patient / physician / pharmacy calls calls/messages and assist with their needs
- Coordinate patient care with team members
- Other Medical Assistant duties as assigned
- Communicate physician referral requests to referral staff for processing
- Assist in obtaining any necessary insurance authorizations for the patient’s treatment
- Maintain supplies, equipment, prepare and clean exam/procedure rooms, stocking and sterilizing instruments ensuring patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and presentable
- Schedule surgery appointments and send reminders
- Assist physician with office visit coding
- Complete, send and answer questions regarding surgery paperwork
- Other duties as assigned
$25-35 Per hour
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO package and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
- Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
- Opportunities for internal training and development
- Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
- Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
- Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules
MEDICAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 5 years working as a medical assistant with 2 years of recent experience as a medical assistant.
- Strong focus on patient quality and customer service
- Excellent follow through to see tasks to completion
- Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
- Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and produces high quality work with minimal supervision
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Limited Scope Operator Xray License in Colorado
- Experience with Allscripts
- Typical clinical office and exam/procedure room environment.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to clinical settings
- Frequent standing, typing, moussing, and reading paper and electronic documents
- Ability to file and track documents and data, both in written and electronic form
- Able to frequently stoop, lift carry and push/pull 15 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds
- Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- On occasion, some early, late and overtime hours may be required.
Salary : $25 - $35
