Medical Assistant

Company Overview

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Collects detailed and accurate patient history.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms with necessary instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Follows up with patient on physician's current patient care notes or instructions.
• Provides general assistance, education and information to patient questions.
• Assists physicians in setup and performance of medical procedures under the direction of physician or nurse manager.
• Maintains DME supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks examination rooms.
• Assures surfaces are clear, puts away any articles that were left out, and replenishes missing stock in drawers and cabinets.
• Unpacks new supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.
• Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate.
• Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.
• Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.
• Greets and registers patients in a prompt and pleasant manner.
• Requests updates from established patients.
• Performs expediter duties (escorts patients to exam rooms).
• Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle high‑stress, busy work environment.
• Knowledge of Word & Outlook (required).
• Orthopedic and/or casting experience (preferred).
• Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Medical Assistant Certification (preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment.
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.