Medical Assistant

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full-time Medical Assistant based in our Bensalem, PA office. This position will require travel to offices within the region for coverage purposes.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5 PM.

About the Role

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties.

• Increase patient satisfaction, compliance with schedule prep, voicemail, accurate end of day batching, compliance with time stamping, compliance with clinical policies and procedures, wait times, timeliness and accuracy with pre-certs and authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room.
• Directs patient throughout the patient experience including to orthotics, rehab, surgery scheduling, x-ray and/or front desk.
• Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter.
• Cleans and autoclaves instruments.
• Provides and scans proper paperwork into the chart for Physician's review.
• Obtains and records vitals per Physician's request.
• Prepares injections for the Physician as per protocols.
• Pulls up x-rays, MRIs, CTs, and various studies, including reports associated, pertaining to the patient's exam.
• Assists patient with clothing when necessary.
• Disposes of biohazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation, and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full.
• Answers telephones in patient treatment areas.
• Requests, obtains, and uploads reports from various facilities for Physicians to have available for review.
• Empties and restocks laundry.
• Scans appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and directs Physician in patient appointment order.
• Reviews Physician schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.
• Completes pre-certifications for MRIs, injectables, and other Physician orders as necessary.
• Sends Visco Injection authorization request to supplement pre-certification representative.
• Covers other areas in the office as directed by their manager.
• Covers Provider jellybeans and voicemail as needed/requested.
• Knowledge of fax logs.
• Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Reads and responds to email communications within appropriate time frame.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Identifies weekly schedule, including schedule changes, published by manager.
• Handles specimens (including urine, blood, and drainage from incisions, and aspirated fluids, etc.) and labels accordingly. Follows order instructions of provider to ensure specimen is sent to appropriate lab for analysis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum education requirement).
• Active National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office preferred.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Pay

$16.00/hr - $24.00/hr.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.