Medical Assistant

Primary Responsibilities/Requirements

• Bring patients back to exam rooms and triage patients
• Locate any necessary imaging, test results or reports for upcoming appointments
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc.
• Prepare for clinic by printing out patient information as requested by physician
• Auxiliary support to other team members as needed
• Support MRI/CT scheduling/precerting
• Prepare for clinics by printing out progress notes and test results
• Obtain physician signature on miscellaneous forms
• Travel locally to satellite offices as schedule requires
• Assist with in-office procedures
• Coverage for other clinical teams as needed
• Communicate with patients via phone, provide patient education and handouts, escort patients, make appointment/surgery reminder calls, respond to and chart patient messages, and communicate test results to patients with direction from physician

Must Also Possess

• High School Diploma/GED required
• ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment
• Clinical experience in healthcare or orthopedics a plus
• Effective communication with patients, TOC physicians and staff
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
• Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
• Independent, self-starting and highly motivated
• Positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history

Physical Demands

• Use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully
• Frequent moving, pushing, pulling of heavy patients and/or equipment
• Constant standing and walking for long periods of time
• Able to work efficiently in space limited areas
• Work at a productive pace
• Adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes