Medical Assistant With Front Desk Experience

MEDICAL ASSISTANT WITH FRONT DESK EXPERIENCE
 

SUMMARY:

The primary role for this position is that of a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant aids and assists the practitioner and medical staff in various patient care activities. This is a clinical position which also includes administrative duties. A secondary requirement for the position includes the typical duties of a Medical Front Desk Receptionist.
 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT DUTIES:

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
• Escort patients to exam rooms
• Prepare patients for the physician
• Record patient medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, or physicians' instructions to patients
• Organize, plan, and prioritize tasks
• Inventory medical supplies and equipment
• Perform medical related clerical work

MEDICAL FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST DUTIES:

• Welcome patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
• Optimize patient satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by checking in the patient in a timely fashion
• Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating demographic and financial information
• Schedule patient appointments at the end of the visit
• Maintain open communication with the pre-cert team regarding orders for daily patients

REQUIREMENTS:

• HIPPA and OSHA compliance; promote a safe work environment at all times
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical staff and explain procedures to patients
• Caring demeanor towards patients and co-workers
• Clinical knowledge and terminology
• Working knowledge of computers, fax, copiers and other technology
• Strong administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Prior medical receptionist experience, preferably in a spine or orthopedic practice is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or higher degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Medical Assistant certification preferred
• Some experience in the role of a Medical Front Desk Receptionist

Ortho Sport and Spine Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal law or Georgia law.

Ortho Sport and Spine Physicians is a rapidly expanding orthopedic practice, with clinics in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Additionally, there is an ambulatory surgery center in Atlanta. The practice specializes in providing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatment of complex neck and spine problems, as well as sports related injuries and conditions.