Medical Assistant
17 days ago
Mission Viejo
Job Description 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, • 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 clinic setting 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., • 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., • 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 Schedule: • 8-hour shift, • Day shift, • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
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