Medical Assistant 1 yr exp

$36,400 - $40,560/Yr

Orthopaedic Associates of Southern California - Tustin, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tustin, CA

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