Clinic Medical Assistant - Full Time

Full-timeThis position is responsible for performing daily administrative and clinical duties to facilitate efficient operations in an outpatient clinic setting. This position provides support in providing safe, quality care and customer service to patients, physicians/providers and other members in the clinical care teams.Assists physicians, as needed, in the patient examination process.Evaluates need for wound care, if any, and ensures adequate provision of care and patient education.Provides for splint/cast applications and removals when applicableProcesses prescriptions per physician order. Prepares injectable medications and equipment needed.therapy services, home health, surgical procedures, DME, etc.).Overall fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control as regulated by OSHA; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; assisting physicians/nurses/doctor's assistants with various procedures; Physician Liaison ActivitiesResponds to incoming phone calls and determines the best method for resolution of caller's needs through the identification of the most appropriate respondent (i.e., physician, administration, clinical/nursing staff, other support staff, etc.).Secures charts related to diagnostic tests, physical/occupational therapy reports, etc. and discusses issues with physicians. Relates physician information back to patient/requestor. As assigned, discusses with physician special needs patient appointments, supplying medical charts for review as required and secures appointment approvals for visits outside of routine scheduling templates.Sends prescriptions for therapy, orthotics, return to work notes, gym notes, etc. Completes "Attending physician" statements, narrative summaries for attorneys, handicap parking permits, jury duty requests, disability forms, PE excuse notes, etc.Overall fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc; scheduling appointments, tests and surgeries; Clinical chart preparation prior to patient appointment, ensures that the following data has been secured: x-rays; MRI/dexa scan results; Notifies management when clinic supplies are low.are clean, orderly and fully stocked at the end of clinics.Responds appropriately to inquiries or complaints.Attends mandatory in-service programs to keep abreast of current insurance/registration issues.responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (CMA)Experience in an orthopedic healthcare setting is preferred.Good verbal and written communication and writing skills.Possess good working knowledge of practice management and EHR software, Google products, Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.