POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparallel customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
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Basic rooming duties which include cast application & removal, suture/staple removal, blood draws, & autoclave use
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Phreesia/MIPS Input
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Maintain supplies, equipment, prepare and clean exam/procedure rooms, stocking and sterilizing instruments ensuring patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and presentable
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Assist physician as needed during procedure; monitor patient in recovery area
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Ensure all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are entered in the patient’s file and available to the physician prior to patient arrival
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Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of pain/injury/disease, home treatments and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician
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Ensure all consent forms are completed, signed and filed
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Respond to patient / physician / pharmacy calls calls/messages and assist with their needs
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Assisting the front desk with rescheduling patients, scheduling surgeries, enter blocks for MD & order x-rays
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Straight Connector 31, Shape OSHA sign off lists
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Minimum of 5 years working as a medical assistant with 2+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant in Foot/Ankle clinic or for a podiatrist clinic.
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Strong focus on patient quality and customer service
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Excellent follow through to see tasks to completion
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Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
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Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and produces high quality work with minimal supervision
PAY & BENEFITS:
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Generous PTO package and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
- Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
- Opportunities for internal training and development
- Retirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
- Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Typical business office environment
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Possibility of local travel
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Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
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Frequent standing, walking and sitting
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Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
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Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job
