Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

RO Marlton - Marlton, NJ 08053; RO Washington Township - Sewell, NJ 08080

Overview

Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Shift Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties in an orthopaedic urgent care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

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 to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout.
• 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.
• Records vitals per Physician's request.
• Prepares injections for the Physician.
• Pulls up x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies pertaining to the patient's exam.
• Assists patient with clothing when necessary.
• Disposes of bio hazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation, and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full.
• Answers telephones in patient areas.
• Requests reports for various facilities for Physicians.
• 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 MRI's, injectable, and other Physician orders as necessary.
• Scans information into patient record (including all Physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service.)
• Send Visco Injection authorization request to supplement pre-certification representative
• Covers other areas in the office when not assigned to a Physician.
• Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED minimum education requirement
• National Medical Assistant certification nice to have, but not required
• Must have Medical Assistant experience (vitals, medical histories, patient transport, etc.)
• Medical office procedures and medical terminology knowledge
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office and EMR system(s)

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 7:30pm

Total Hours per Week:

Will work a combination of 8 hour, 10 hour, and 12 hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week

Pay Range:

$16.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

COVID-19 Policy:

As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.