PS Medical Assistant I
PS Medical Assistant I
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Job Description
This is a clinical position working alongside the surgeons providers and all other members of the Pediatric Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. This position is primarily at our at our Salt Lake and Riverton location but you may be asked to travel to our other locations for coverage/training at anytime.
Responsibilities
Essential Function Room patients and obtain all pertinent medical history from patient/parents. Apply custom casts as well as removal of cast. Removal of surgical pins sutures and other postoperative dressings in clinic. Scribe clinic notes in EMR with minimal mistakes. Fit and instruct patient how to use braces boots crutches splints and any other DME . Collect any pertinent medication information from EMR for future clinics. Order imaging exams. Back office working including answer patients calls preparing charts patient paperwork making post op calls scheduling and coordinating patient appointments obtain prior authorization check in and out patients. Charting in iCentra and EPIC . Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated phlebotomy skills. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinics specialty skills within six weeks of hire. *Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire completed basic competency testing. Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Preferred Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Employment Type
Full Time
