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Join our Team at Premier Orthopaedics!
Title: Medical Assistant
Location: East Norriton PA
Schedule: Fulltime; MondayFriday 8:00am4:30pm.
About Us:
Premier is a leading orthopedic practice committed to diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries and conditions. We operate in over 50 locations and have more than 70 physicians dedicated to providing exceptional care across the Greater Philadelphia area. With a team of nearly 1000 employees we thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes collaboration and patient satisfaction.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits including medical vision and dental plans 100 employerpaid life insurance and a 401(k) match eligible on the first of the month following start date.
- Generous paid sick and vacation time.
- 7 Paid Holidays per year.
- Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Employee referral reward program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care:
o Collects and shares pertinent information with the provider.
o Receives and acts on directives from the provider. - Responsible for preparing patients for visits with the providers. Duties include but are not limited to rooming patients obtaining and documenting vitals preparing supplies for wound care dressing changes reviewing intake paperwork pulling up radiology images prepping injection materials and accurately entering data into the EMR system.
- Assists in cast and soft goods application as well as the removal of casts staples and sutures.
- Maintains exam room standards. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during business hours and at the end of each day.
- Monitors biohazard and sharps containers and replaces them as needed.
- Assists the providers in preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (i.e. work release disability and FMLA forms etc..
- Retrieves and responds to voicemails within 24 business hours and documents actions in the EMR system.
- Prepares patients electronic charts before the date of service.
- Performs laboratory tests as needed.
- Maintains the inventory of medical supplies and proper maintenance of medical equipment.
- Verifies that any outstanding testing results are recorded in the EMR system confirms the appropriateness of the patient to the provider (body part and/or insurance) and notes imaging DME or casting needs before provider visit on the date of service.
- Scans clinical documents into the EMR system.
- Prints schedules on the morning of the date of service.
- Ensures patient receives education regarding medical treatment and therapies as indicated by the provider.
- Creates and promotes a positive patient experience.
- Maintains a HIPAAcompliant environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations is preferred.
- Onetwo years of experience is preferred.
- BLS certification preferred.
- Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance managed care operations EMR and scheduling software..
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality state laws HIPAA regulations and medical records procedures.
- Requires strong computer skills including the ability to work with medical software.
- Ability to plan prioritize and complete delegated work assignments.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion when dealing with patients and family members.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
