Rheumatology Float Medical Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma/GED
• •Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification
• •Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• •Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• •1-3 years' experience in a medical clinic setting
• •Ability to multi-task to provide services to patients in a warm, professional manner
• •Demonstrated ability or experience in patient flow management
• •Demonstrated ability or experience in medical assisting
• •Demonstrated ability or experience in confidential management of patient health information
• •Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines
• •Ability to complete job required training
• •Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• •Ability to demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• •Ability to work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• •Ability to travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center
• •Ability to work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• •Ability to communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• •Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• •Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• •Ability to understand and execute a variety of instructions
• •Ability to effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• •Ability to travel to other work locations, if required
• •Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
• •Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift
• •Ability to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching
• •Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents
• •Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly
• •Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer)
• •Ability to administer biologic and other medications
• •Ability to act as a prescribing delegate to enter medical orders
• •Ability to perform lab draws/prepare and label labs, perform venipunctures and finger sticks
• •Ability to provide direct assistance to physician with medical procedures such as ultrasounds, injections, PRP, MRI's and other procedures
• •Ability to prepare for clinic and surgeries, ensuring pertinent information is available in the chart
• •Ability to measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse temperature, and document all information in patient's chart
• •Ability to room patients and verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit and updating chart history
• •Ability to maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow
• •Ability to gather and verify pertinent patient information, compile patient medical data
• •Ability to assist with documentation of patient data into electronic health records system
• •Ability to ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
• •Ability to triage phone calls, review results management, enter and create patent lab orders, process specimens, and prepare for shipment daily
• •Ability to assist with patient transfers
• •Ability to ensure coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information
• •Ability to manage the clinic schedules and communicate any scheduling issues with Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner
• •Ability to schedule patient appointments, surgeries, MRI's, bone scans, EMG's, consults and any other tests ordered by the provider
• •Ability to manage the physician's schedule, including surgeries, clinics, meetings and any other pertinent items
• •Ability to provide efficient, effective liaison between the physician and patients, hospitals, therapist, QRC's, attorneys, insurance companies, employers, and other staff members
• •Ability to contact insurance companies and worker's compensation officials for authorizations for scheduled tests
• •Ability to inform 'on call' surgeon of any inpatient cases that will require rounding during the weekend
• •Ability to triage phone calls from emergency/urgent patients
• •Ability to relay, screen, and appropriately reply to all patient calls
• •Ability to coordinate ordering supplies and/or equipment for surgeries and/or clinics
• •Ability to support multiple specialties
• •Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• •Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school
• •Phlebotomy experience
• •Willingness to become proficient in phlebotomy
• •Ability to maintain all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)