What are the responsibilities and job description for the Doctors Assistant position at The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania?
At the Orthopedic Institute of PA, our mission since 1971 has been to create an amazingly positive, memorable experience for every patient, family, and team member. We treat each other with crazy courtesy and exceptional empathy and work together to perfect processes to achieve our mission. You'll join a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on investing in our team and local communities. OIP offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains efficient and effective practice operation by performing administrative/secretarial duties to support the physician, other medical staff, and management. Acts as a liaison from the physician to medical facilities, patients, families, and other medical professionals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Taking phone messages, reviewing with appropriate parties, and documenting information
- Preparing information for surgeries
- Preparing charts for office hours
- Scheduling and requesting appointments, x-rays, tests, surgeries, depositions, and prescriptions
- Processing mail and filing
- Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, and physiology
- Other duties as assigned – i.e., working in the hall, clinical studies, transcription, covering for co-workers, tracking continuing education
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Three years of medical office experience or completion of an MA or LPN program.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Wages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance within 30 days
- Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan and profit sharing
- Cell-Phone Discounts
- Casual Day on Fridays!
- Company events for employees and families
- Career Advancement Opportunities
