Medical Assistant

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Back Office Supervisor, the Clinic Medical Assistant shall be responsible for assisting their assigned provider in clinic with all aspects of the patients' visit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that authorization is complete for the patient visit.
• Ensure that all necessary diagnostic studies and reports are available for the provider to review.
• Ensure proper documentation in our EMR system for patients' visits. This includes, but is not limited to, using the appropriate template and completing the history portion including medication, past medical and surgical history, weighing all new patients, and taking vitals.
• Document in EMR any changes in patients' conditions since last visit.
• Bill all charges for services rendered and make sure that there is documentation in EMR justifying the charges.
• Create proper documentation in EMR as needed for any diagnostic testing or therapy or surgical procedures ordered by the provider, and forward the appropriate authorization.
• Act as the liaison between the patient and the provider.
• Return all patient phone calls the same day and document in each patient's chart any instructions or concerns.
• Work with the provider's Patient Services Representative and the Back Office Supervisor to ensure that the provider is scheduled appropriately.
• Communicate with front desk staff any delay in the provider's schedule for the day.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies and linen.
• Clean and empty rooms of dirty linen and red bag waste daily.
• Clean dirty instruments and prepare them for sterilization on assigned day each week.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be called on by the Back Office Supervisor.

Relationships

• The employee shall be responsible directly to the Back Office Supervisor.
• The employee shall report to the Back Office Supervisor and his/her assignees any progress, reports, requests, concerns, problems, and/or expectations in relation to the responsibilities of the position. Such communication may be verbal or written as deemed necessary by the employee or as directed by the Back Office Supervisor or his/her assignee.
• The employee shall interact with other office and clinical staff in the Practice. Such interactions should be collegial, professional, and contributing to the safety and pleasantness of the work environment at Arrowhead Orthopaedics.
• The employee shall interact with patients, medical groups, adjustors, nurse case managers, hospitals, and Primary Care Physicians and their offices. Such communication should always reflect the total commitment of the office to quality care and customer satisfaction. All communication should be professional and any unresolved conflicts are to be reported to the Back Office Supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Skill in operating a computer and scanner, as well as software programs including Microsoft Outlook.
• Telephone etiquette, superior customer service, and professional communication skills are required.
• Must be flexible and able to multitask in a stressful setting.
• Education: high school diploma or equivalence.
• CPR Certification required.
• 2-5 years of experience as a Back Office Medical Assistant in an Orthopaedic Medical Office preferred.

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires sitting and walking, with daily occasional stooping, reaching, and bending.
• Occasional lifting up to twenty pounds.
• Very rarely lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and personal communication.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboards and other office equipment.