Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Position xe2x80x93 OrthopedicsEstablished Orthopedic Surgical Practice is hiring a full time Medical Assistant for an orthopedic surgeon located in the La Jolla Sorrento Valley area.Position Detail:This is an exciting opportunity to become a team member of a rapidly growing orthopedic surgery practice providing excellent, quality care in a compassionate manner to all patients.The medical assistant will be cross trained in all aspects of front office and back office administrative and clinical workflows, and gain experience in assisting with post-operative care. xc2xa0We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package to include PTO, paid holidays and health/dental insurance.Hours:xc2xa0 Full Time (8 hours per day)Job Experience Needed:xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Minimum 1 xe2x80x93 3 years Medical Assistant experience.Medical Assistant Responsibilities:xc2xa0 Including but not limited to:Front Office:xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Welcome patients and process check-in paperwork, check out patients.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Answer incoming calls, schedule new and follow up patient visits, process over the counter payments.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Verify insurance eligibility.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Scan, fax, copy and electronically file patient records.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Maintain scheduling protocols to assist clinical staff minimize excessive patient wait times and facilitate smooth clinic flow.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 General front office medical/reception duties as needed.Back Office:xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Assist with daily chart prep.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Greet and assign patients to appropriate exam rooms, effectively communicate with staff and physician to maintain smooth clinic flow.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Prepare patient exam rooms, sterilization of equipment and maintain inventory of supplies.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Prepare patients for physician examination: input of histories, intake of measurements, vital signs and injections as required.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Assist surgeon with post-operative exams and medical procedures including suture removal, bandaging and wound dressing, lab specimens and other applicable procedures as deemed necessary.xc2xa0 Will work closely with ortho technician and clinical staff.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Assist with pharmacy orders, dispensing orthopedic durable medical equipment (DME) as ordered by physician.xc2xa0xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Process Requests for Authorizations for assigned physician orders.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Assist with patient call backs, scheduling physician referrals, therapy referrals and diagnostic referrals.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Document patient care in EMR including correspondence and required reports and maintain logs and records as assigned.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Solid understanding of and compliance with HIPPA, OSHA and all other regulatory requirements to assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Perform other back-office duties as assigned.xc2xa0Desired Skills:xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Solid skills with computers and general office equipment as well as standard MS office software.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Experience with electronic health record systems and practice management software.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Excellent written and oral skills with mature interpersonal skills.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a proactive and self-directed approach to assigned duties.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Strong organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Excellent time management skills and superior attention to detail and accuracy.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Excellent knowledge of medical terminology.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Neat and professional appearance at all times.xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Spanish language skills/BilingualRequired Education:xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 High school graduatexc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 College Degree or Associates Degree a plusxc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Graduate of Certified Medical Assistant Programxc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 BLS certification.Please submit your resume to: uribehealthcareconsultant@gmail.com