What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Dallas Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute?
We are currently seeking a FULL-TIME medical assistant in a fast-paced orthopedic surgeon’s office, who can start ASAP. **E-CLINICAL Experience and bilingual are a plus!!
Job descriptions:
- Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment
- Puts charts up for physicians when a patient is ready in the exam room
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
- Assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures
- Pre-certifies outgoing referrals, if appropriate
- Schedules tests and off-site procedures when necessary
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
- Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines
- Obtains and handles injectables and other procedures
- Enters patient demographic information into the computerized lab ordering system
- Performs patient education when appropriate
- Replenishes supplies—stocks and cleans exam rooms
- Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortages to Manager
- Cleans and closes down equipment at the end of the day
- Directs lab results to physician for review and treatment plan
Other
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
- Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
- Attends all regular meetings
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the immediate supervisor or manager
Location: Sunnyvale, TX
Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. 1 hour lunch daily for approximately 40 hours per week.
Benefits include:
- You will be as part of a close family
- No weekends or holidays
- On the job training
- 1.5x pay if overtime is approved and worked
- Paid holidays*
- Accrual of PTO* (40 hours after completion of first years)
- Company sponsored insurance policies with options of health and dental insurances.
(*contingent to completion of 90-day trial.)
Qualification: must have great customer service skills; must be able to work independently and as a team; comfortable using emails and texts and interacting with internet application; basic knowledge about insurance is preferred; must be able to type at least 40 wpm; must possess basic knowledge of Microsoft and computer skills; BILINGUAL in Spanish and English is preferred; past experience in medical offices is preferred; possess pleasant speaking voice and demeanor and neat and professional appearance.
HOW TO APPLY: please respond this posting and include a copy of your resume in an attachment format.
Please in the subject: "Job application" to avoid emails going into junk mails.
Look forward to meeting you all!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
COVID-19 considerations:
We provide face masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields. Regular disinfecting procedures are being implemented. All visitors and patients are required to wear masks when inside of facility.
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to provide professional references?
- Do you have a history of working in a medical office?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $0