Teton Orthopaedics Hiring for Full Time Medical Assistant Job at Jackson, WY Full Time

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Clinic

Reports To: Physician or designated Supervisor

SUMMARY

Assists in the delivery of orthopaedic health care and patient care management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties.
• May escort patients from waiting room to exam room.
• May take patient medical histories, obtains chief complaints, and takes vital signs, prepare patients for examination and treatment, or review chart and file for completeness.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for clinical procedures such as aspirations, injections, X-rays.
• Assists with injection procedures, removes casts, splints and dressings as directed by physician and may prepare prescriptions as directed by physician.
• Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals and related treatment.
• Assists with the scheduling of tests and treatments and coordinates patients surgeries including scheduling, insurance coverage and pre-certifies some procedures if needed.
• Responds to patient and payor phone calls by securing information for physician and/or providing the appropriate information. Screens telephone calls for referral to mid-level or physician.
• May secure insurance pre-certifications as required by insurance companies for diagnostic tests and durable medical equipment.
• Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information.
• Complies and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested, participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Preferred but not required, graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or one year on the job medical experience or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before patients, co-workers and management.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

No certificates, licenses or registrations are required to obtain this position.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of medical practice and patient care. Knowledge of clinical operations, medical equipment, and medical safety. Basic nursing skills, customer relations and patient care skills. Ability to interact with physicians. Telephone skills. Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes of airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location