Walk in Clinic - Medical Assistant / Casselberry Branch

Walk in Clinic - Medical Assistant / Casselberry Branch Orlando Orthopaedic Center - 3.1 Casselberry, FL Job Details Full-time $34,200 - $43,680 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Diagnostic imaging equipment Vital signs Digital imaging Image acquisition for patient care Practice management software Clinic experience Blood pressure monitoring High school diploma or GED Patient care Operating medical imaging equipment Medical assisting Orthopedics Managing patient records Full Job Description As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team at Orlando Orthopaedic Center. Be a part of a supportive team that's making a difference every day. Since 1972, Orlando Orthopaedic Center has remained independently owned and has grown to include 24 orthopaedic specialists across multiple subspecialties, many of whom are recognized leaders amongst their peers nationwide. We have eight Orlando Orthopaedic Center locations throughout Central Florida, plus a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center at the heart of our downtown campus located in the trendy SoDo Shopping District just south of downtown Orlando. To provide more immediate care, we have opened several orthopaedic injury walk-in clinics located throughout Orlando and the surrounding communities. Whether it is supporting the local Arthritis Foundation in their annual walk or providing pre-participation sports physicals to high school students, our team at Orlando Orthopaedic Center is actively making a difference throughout Central Florida.

CLINICAL ASSISTANT POSITION

Clinical Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO

Branch Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares patients to see the physicians, facilitate lab tests, diagnostic imaging reports and other paperwork needed. Assist physician with clinical duties as directed. Provide excellent quality images for the provider while maintaining efficient throughput and patient flow.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

▪ High school diploma required. ▪ Basic Machine Operator certification preferred; ▪ CMA certificate desirable

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

▪ At least one year of experience in clinical assisting; orthopaedic experience preferred ▪ At least one year of experience performing x-rays ▪ Proficient using email and word processing software ▪ Knowledge of practice management and electronic health record software a ▪ Knowledge of digital imaging software; PACS experience preferred ▪ Ability to perform multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously ▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills and cheerful attitude Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Clinical Support ▪ Greet patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepare patients for exam or treatment ▪ Review medical history with patients and updates information in EMR accordingly ▪ Take patients vitals to include Height, Weight, B/P, Respiration and Temperature; logs vitals on flow sheet and into EMR accordingly ▪ Order Xrays for physicians according to their specified protocols ensuring patients are wearing proper attire ▪ Enter patient's information into PACS (digital imaging software) ▪ Properly position patient for specific x-ray views ▪ Perform the x-rays and evaluate the quality of the images taken before submitting to PACS ▪ Import and log diagnostic images from outside imaging centers on CDs into PACS; organize in-house images into briefcases within PACS ▪ Assist physicians with suture and staple removal, minor procedures, and fracture reductions in office ▪ Ensure nurses station and exam rooms have adequate supplies and exam rooms are clean and available for use ▪ Apply, adjust and remove casts, splint, brace and other DME products according to the physician's order ▪ Draw up injectable medications ▪ Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization ▪ Provide patient education when appropriate; to include instructions in cast and splint care and on use of medications ▪ Dispense medications to patients following dispensing guidelines to include patient and medication verification and proper medication logging ▪ Call in medications to pharmacy, if required, and document the medications in EMR according to established protocols ▪ Dispose of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines ▪ Ensure the billing slip for each office visit is complete and accurate ▪ Ensure all forms and orders are accurately completed and signed prior to giving to patient ▪ Ensure all electronic documents for completed office visits are finalized ▪ Ensure all paper documents are properly labeled and sent to scan ▪ Understand the process for running clinic when EMR system is unavailable. Quickly be able to switch to paper format when needed. Other ▪ Maintain patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice ▪ Maintain detailed knowledge of computer software as it relates to job functions ▪ Attend CPR and OSHA training programs as required ▪ Maintain certifications and registrations per state guidelines ▪ Attend all regular meetings ▪ Perform all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager or Physician ▪ Maintain a clean and orderly work environment Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Typical Physical Demands Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. May involve prolonged standing and walking for entire shift, Shift may extend over 8 hours in a given day. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will be exposed to biohazard materials on a regular basis. Typical Working Conditions Employee will have some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances (ie: cleaning products), medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Employee must work well under pressure and may be required to work flexible hours.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$34,200.00 - $43,680.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Medical Assistant:

1 year (Required) Vital signs: 1 year (Required) practice management & electronic health records software: 1 year (Required) digital imaging software: 1 year (Preferred) orthopaedic clinic assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

BMO certification is preferred (Preferred) Certified Medical Assistant Certificate is desirable (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person