Medical Assistant Per Diem
Spire Orthopedic Partners · Greenwich, CT · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Mets patients and prepares them for procedures.
- Aids patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens & preparing for exam, etc.
- Gets DMEs for doctors or nurses.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
- Cleans exam/procedure rooms, instruments, equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleans sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program.
- Keeps appropriate records; orders, sorts, stores supplies; and restocks exam/procedure rooms.
- Takes and records patients’ vital signs before and after procedures.
- Aids doctors with various procedures and provides materials and guidance as needed.
- Unpacks supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.
- Aids members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate (includes patient care, post-op phone follow-up calls and other patient phone calls, medication updates).
- Documents all phone calls and actions appropriately in EMR.
- Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.
- Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed.
- Follows ONS’ policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties/projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of Word & Outlook required.
- Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of GE Centricity is a plus.
- Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Offer
- 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.