Medical Assistant

General Summary: We are searching for a full-time Back Office Medical Assistant for an Orthopedic setting. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent patient care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Room patients
• Assist with examinations and routine procedures, including minor surgery.
• Remove staples/sutures
• Complete Meaningful Use
• Answer patient phone calls
• Prepare Injections
• Obtain authorization for treatment requests for HMO, WC, and PPO
• Obtain patient estimates and communicate insurance coverage information to patients.
• Responsible for obtaining necessary waivers related to treatment and/or supplies.
• Communicate with your Physician and team
• Stock/clean exam rooms
• Prepare for clinic
• Autoclave

Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow the chain of commands.
• Prioritize tasks by level of importance to meet deadlines.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Bachelor of Science and/or certification in Athletic Training preferred.
• Basic computer skills required
• Experience in an Orthopaedic Practice preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Medical Assistants should have a good working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation
• Knowledge of compliance regulations set by state, federal, and local law.
• Understanding of EPM/EHR system.

Skills:

• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Skill in analyzing, planning, organization, and prioritization.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.

Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret medical documents.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Ability to interact easily and effectively with others.
• Ability to share expertise and knowledge with staff to maintain and improve workflow.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients and/or co-workers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine,CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine,CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person