Certified Medical Assistant
Company: Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute
Location: Portage
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
As the region's dedicated experts in exceptional musculoskeletal
care, our doctors and staff at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute
have served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968.
With state-of-the-art facilities, we are dedicated to delivering
the exceptional, compassionate care patients need to keep moving
and keep enjoying their life. Under the supervision of the Clinical
Operations Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible
for assisting patients, RNs and Physicians while in clinic.
Position Level: Non-Exempt
Essential Functions:
- Provide all duties of a Medical Assistant
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to start of clinic to prep for the
clinical day
- Pull and review any information that your provider might
request for incoming patients such as MRI results, Xray reports,
progress notes, therapy notes, lab results, and/or prior patient
encounters
- Retrieve all imaging reports and labs from outside sources 2
days prior to patient appointment. (if available)
- Prep for scheduled injections, wound care, aspirations, toenail
removals, cast care, and any other clinical procedures by making
sure all supplies are available and accessible
- Assist patients to exam rooms and instruct patient on process
of changing into exam clothes (if needed)
- Obtain vitals, update patient history, reconcile home
medications, review patient allergies, and current smoking
status
- Assist with DME patient education and fitting/ Completing ABN
forms
- Assist medical secretaries with any questions they may
have
- Assist with clinical scheduling, problem solving, patient wait
times, and other areas of concern to increase efficient and quality
services
- Assist in organizing and participating in quality improvement
activities and services
- Communicate any clinical disruptions to the Medical Assistant
Supervisor
- Senior Medical Assistants will help assist in orientating new
hires
- Answer all voicemails, emails, and tasks assigned prior to the
end of each workday
- Perform End of Day duties and tasks prior to leaving for the
day
- Fill in for other clinics and Urgent Care as needed (occasional
Saturday hours)
- Other duties as assigned
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a professional environment. Involves frequent
contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times.
Travel is required.
Abilities:
- Proactively identify and develop effective solutions
- Cooperate with other individuals and departments
- Complete assignments in a timely and satisfactory
manner
- Adapt well to changes in policy and job demands
- Demonstrate professionalism with co-workers and the
public
- Contribute ideas to improve individual and practice
performance
- Determine the multiple tasks involved and prioritize
completion
- Act with integrity, honesty, and truthfulness in all areas of
work
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold aspects of work that need
to remain private
- Carry out work duties and responsibilities competently and in a
timely manner
Education: High school diploma. Graduation from Medical Assistant
Program. CMA, NHA, or RMA Certification required.
Experience: Minimum one year work experience in public contact job,
preferably service related. Experience or interest in health
care.
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Keywords: Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute, Gary , Certified Medical Assistant, Other , Portage, Indiana
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