Medical Assistant- Orthopedics
- Full-time
Medical Assistant
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, the leading full-service orthopedic group in the San Joaquin Valley, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to add to one of our Orthopedic Specialty Practices.
JOB SUMMARY: Performs administrative and clinical duties in coordination with the Physician to provide quality health care to patients.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of a technical program for Medical Assisting
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Strong communication skills with staff, physicians and patients
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize work flow in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong computer skills, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, preferably with Nextgen
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Rooming patients and taking vitals
- Documenting patient information in EMR
- Assist and setup procedures
- Arrange and pre-certify MRIs, CRs and DMEs as needed
- Assist front office in checking patients in/out and scheduling
- Rx refills through physician
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Some patient assistance will be required. Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone and other office equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal clinical working environment.
Compensation: $23-$30/hr