Join a wonderful orthopedic practice with a fast paced, team oriented approach. This job will be at one of our three locations : Atlantis, FL, Boynton Beach, FL, or Wellington, FL with possibility of rotating locations.
The Medical Assistant provides assistance to the providers and provider’s assistants with daily clinical and administrative duties.
- Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room. Directs patient to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout.
- Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter.
- Cleans and autoclaves instruments.
- Provides and scans proper paperwork to the chart for provider's review.
- Takes and records vitals as per provider's request.
- Prepares injections for the provider.
- Pulls up x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies pertaining to the patient's exam.
- Assists patient with clothing when necessary.
- Disposes of bio-hazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full.
- Performs basic blood draw/Phlebotomy
- Performs instrument sterilization
- Answers telephones in patient areas.
- Requests reports for various facilities for providers.
- Scans appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the provider and directs provider in patient appointment order.
- Reviews provider schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.
- Completes pre-certifications for MRI's and other provider orders as necessary.
- Send injection authorization request to supplement pre-certification representative
- Covers other areas in the office when not assigned to a provider.
- Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the practice.
- Exudes positive, helpful attitude to patients, staff and providers.
- Responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service and fostering a positive workplace atmosphere among all practice staff.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality in all aspects of work, including patients and personnel.
- Must have the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented and thorough in completing tasks
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be customer service driven
- Must have the ability to work within a team environment
- Must have excellent communication skills
Education required:
- Completed an accredited Medical Assistant; LPN; ATC (preferred).
Experience required:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant; LPN or ATC.
Professional license or certification requirements:
- Maintain active Medical Assistant certification; Practical Nursing Licensure; AL License (preferred).
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license to travel to other offices, if needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Pain Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private practice
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlantis, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person