What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist for Interventional Pain Clinic position at The Orthopaedic Institute?
The Medical Assistant/Receptionist role is responsible for assisting Physicians and Mid-Level Practitioners with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients and assisting with reception duties at The Orthopaedic Institute. Assisting physician during procedures and in clinic. Triaging and discharging patients before and after procedures. Answering phones, scheduling patients and assisting with authorizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Maintains patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.
- Review patient history
- Order X-rays
- Wound care
- Cleaning/stocking exam rooms
- Medical instrument packing and cleaning
- Ensure bloodborne pathogen, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, and other governmental regulations are adhered to.
- Ensure all safety regulations are adhered to.
- Answering phones
- Returning voicemails
- Scheduling patients
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
CCMA or CNA preferred. CPR certified preferred
EXPERIENCE:
1-2 years of medical office experience preferred
SKILLS:
- Communicate clearly and professional with all patients, physicians, and staff.
- Follow instructions and protocols
- Multi-task while being efficient
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 function.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in a direct patient care role in a medical office setting.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms.
- Occasionally lift/move/push/pull 50 pounds.
- Employee should use his/her best judgment in assisting patients and should seek assistance if moving or lifting a patient would exceed the 50 pound limit required for this position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
- Travel may be required to existing or new TOI locations.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location