Medical Assistant Full-time or Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

LOCATION: Alternating between Park City, Heber, and Cottonwood Heights, Utah clinic locations.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: We are willing to consider applicants who are seeking either part-time or full-time schedules

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records, and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
• Assists provider and PA/ATC with clinical operations.
• Rooms patients and prepares patients for scheduled procedures.
• Comfortable and competent in casting (or willing to learn).
• Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
• Comfortable cross training between clinical teams.

Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN or RN licensing/certification, preferred but not required.

Associate or 2 year degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties, preferred.

Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.

Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.

Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with The Orthopedic Partners Clinic and hospital personnel.

Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.

Computer and EHR software proficiency.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: None.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 lbs.

Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires working under stressful conditions and dealing with the public.

Works with a variety of highly confidential, sensitive material.