Medical Assistant Podiatry - Orthopedics
Medical Assistant Podiatry - Orthopedics
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Prepares patients for office visits; performs tasks including escorting patient to treatment room obtaining pertinent patient information for medical record and documenting information in patients chart. Processes patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice. Organizes and prioritizes duties to optimize efficiency and promote positive patient outcomes. Scribes information on a regular basis.Position Purpose:
The Medical Assistant Orthopedics and Podiatry provides clinical support to providers specializing in musculoskeletal and foot/ankle care in a busy outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients taking vital signs assisting with procedures such as splinting wound care and minor in-office surgeries as well as preparing injection materials and maintaining accurate documentation. Ensures exam rooms are prepped and supports smooth patient flow throughout the day. Ideal for someone who is hands-on adaptable and enjoys working in a fast-paced team-based environment with a focus on improving mobility and patient outcomes.
What you will do:
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries
- Obtains pertinent history enters into the medical record including chief complaint medical and surgical history allergies medications and appropriate review of systems and takes/documents patient vital signs. In treatment rooms serves as a scribe between patient and physician documenting all relevant information.
- Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results correspondence clinical notes in patients chart after they have been reviewed by the physician. Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
- Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner. Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone scheduling patient appointments and other tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required
- Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associates Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Day shift Full Time 40 Hours
- Great benefits effective day 1!
- Competitive pay
We are a group of primary care providers specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England we offer primary care specialty care surgery urgent care rehabilitation and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
