Medical Assistant - Royal Palm Beach & Jupiter
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) · Royal Palm Beach, FL · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise. We offer a team approach to care and provide a variety of on-site services for convenience and continuity, including X-ray, MRI, physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment, demonstrates a strong interest in orthopedic care (experience preferred), is committed to long-term employment, and is willing to travel to our Jupiter office once per week.
Responsibilities
Patient Care Coordination
- Facilitate effective communication between patients and providers during clinical care.
- Collect and relay pertinent patient information to the provider.
- Receive, interpret, and act on provider directives accurately and promptly.
Patient Preparation & Clinical Support
- Prepare patients for provider visits, including:
- Rooming patients
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs
- Reviewing intake paperwork
- Accessing radiology images
- Removing dressings
- Setting up procedures and preparing injections
- Perform accurate data entry in the EMR system.
Administrative & Documentation Duties
- Complete tasks related to company initiatives, including Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Quality Payment Programs.
- Prepare and review patient electronic charts prior to the date of service.
- Verify that all outstanding test results are documented in the EMR.
- Confirm patient appropriateness (e.g., body part, insurance coverage) and note any required imaging, DME, or casting prior to the visit.
- Scan clinical documentation into the EMR system.
- Print daily clinic schedules on the morning of service.
- Manage assigned providers’ EMR desktops in a timely and organized manner.
Patient Support & Communication
- Assist providers with preparing prescriptions and completing patient-related forms (e.g., work release, FMLA).
- Retrieve and respond to voicemails within 24 business hours, ensuring actions are documented in the EMR.
- Ensure patients receive education as directed by the provider.
- Promote a positive and professional patient experience at all times.
Clinical Environment & Compliance
- Maintain exam room standards, including restocking at the end of each clinic day.
- Ensure rooms and exam tables are cleaned throughout the day and at closing.
- Monitor and replace biohazard and sharps containers as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a high-volume clinical environment (preferred).
- Orthopedic experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to long-term employment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel to the Jupiter office once per week.
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare benefits.
- Monthly $43 stipend applicable toward ancillary benefit offerings.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for qualifying High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support services.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays, with offices closed on most major holidays.
- Predictable scheduling, with no evening or weekend hours.
- Mileage reimbursement, where applicable.