Job Information
Orthopedic Institute of Ohio Medical Assistant in Lima, Ohio
Full-time Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan, 3% Safe Harbor Non-Elective Employer Contribution, Cash Balance/Profit Sharing
- Employer-provided $25,000 Group Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness/Cancer Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement for travel between office locations
- Certificate and Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Accrual Paid Time Off (up to 19 days off within 1st year)
- 6 Paid Holidays Per Year
Closed on Major Holidays
Summary:
The Medical Assistant assists physicians and other providers by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician/provider. Coverage will be needed at Lima, Sidney, Coldwater, and St. Mary's offices.
General Summary of Duties: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Monitor and maintain physician's office schedule, surgery schedule, and scheduling templates; Coordinate scheduling of depositions with physician's schedule and attorney
Complete administrative duties related to the patient's care; Facilitate the coordination of appropriate tests, imaging, procedures, lab work, physical therapy, follow up appointments, and referrals per the provider's request, both within the clinic and with external facilities; Schedule surgeries and required appointments and clearances related to surgery; Send appropriate completed paperwork, test results, consents, and medical records to necessary external facilities; Send appropriate paperwork to patient regarding upcoming appointments/surgeries; Obtain necessary pre-certifications for applicable treatments, procedures, surgeries; Serve as point of contact when coordinating care at external facilities
Properly utilize EMR system and remain up to date on required training and procedures related to EMR system; Demonstrate proficiency in appointment scheduling, order entry, charge entry, and documentation of patient care
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality
Prepare patients for examination; Escort patient to exam room and verify identity; Measure and record vital signs and medical history; Ensure completion of medical history paperwork
Prepare/maintain medical records including order entry and chart prep; Review records prior to examination to ensure all necessary information is present
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations; Disinfect/clean treatment rooms and general equipment following examinations; Properly dispose of contaminated supplies
Stock exam rooms and supply areas with adequate medical supplies; Assist with ordering/requesting/inventory of supplies when necessary
Assist providers in exam rooms when necessary; Perform/assist with dressing changes, cast removals, cast applications, staple/suture removals, splinting, and bracing
Prepare medications for injections with proper technique and set up for procedure to provider's preference
Clean and sterilize appropriate instruments according to established protocol
Demonstrate proper use of PPE
Maintain required logs (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, inventories, check off lists, pharmaceutical waste, etc.)
Respond promptly to incoming phone calls from patients, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, etc. and provide answers and feedback under direction of the provider; Coordinate prescription refills under provider's direction
Assist patients with various mobility needs (i.e. restroom, wheelchair, cars, etc.)
Maintain accurate and updated documentation in patient's chart of any visits, communications, test results, procedures, etc.; Complete accurate and necessary charge/billing information for applicable visits and procedures
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