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Medical Assistant 1 yr exp
Orthopaedic Associates of Southern California - Tustin, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Medical Assistant position at Orthopaedic Associates of Southern California involves providing high-quality patient care in a team environment. The role includes assisting with procedure set-up, responding to patient messages, completing patient forms, data entry, scheduling appointments, and performing various medical duties as directed by physicians. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a valid Medical Assistant certification and a high school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Prepares for the day by ensuring all medical records, test results, and films are available for the physician.
- Assures exam rooms are clean and ready for the next patient; prepares rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms and back to check-out after the exam.
- Prepares patients for exam or treatment by taking vitals.
- Assists physicians during examinations and minor procedures as directed, including suture/stitch removal and dressing applications.
- Documents all patient correspondence in OfficeAlly, whether in person, by phone, fax, or e-mail.
- Changes patient's appointment status in EHR during visit/treatment.
- Orders and maintains supplies from company-approved vendors; stocks exam rooms and maintains equipment for patient treatment.
- Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
- Reviews pharmacy requests for prescription refills according to physician protocol.
- Presents abnormal test results to the physician for immediate review.
- Ensures that laboratory samples are picked up by the reference laboratory.
- Cleans and closes down sterilization equipment at the end of the day.
- Provides internal office staff and workers' compensation adjusters with work status reports and other clinical information as requested.
- Verifies HMO insurance eligibility daily to ensure patients are covered for the current month.
- Completes patient disability forms for physician approval.
- Scans/files patient documents into OfficeAlly.
- Complies with governmental protocols to ensure the safety of patients and employees.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience as a medical assistant (preferred)
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Certified Medical Assistant certification
- Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT Codes
- Working knowledge of practice management and word processing software
- Experience with EMR (OfficeAlly preferred)
- Knowledge of human anatomy
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Korean
- Orthopedic knowledge preferred
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
