Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Orthopaedic Specialty Institute - 4.4 Orange, CA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Free parking Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Direct patient care Anatomy knowledge Insurance prior authorization Suture removal Certified Athletic Trainer Electronic health records (EHR) management Phone communication Computer literacy Bachelor of Science Maintaining patient confidentiality First aid Customer inquiry handling High school diploma or GED Surgery Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Decision making Organizational skills Cleaning Autoclave Stocking Computer skills Medical Assisting Patient interaction Athletic Training Orthopedics Medical terminology Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description General Summary:

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 preferred. 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.

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

Orthopedics Ability to

Commute:

Orange and Irvine,CA (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Irvine,CA:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person