Medical Assistant Job at Southern California Orthopedic Institute
SUMMARY: Works cooperatively with other members of SCOI. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under direction of the physician and/or Manager, Clinical Services by performing the essential functions of the job.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to work as scheduled.
- Complies with SCOI policies and procedures.
- Works cooperatively with others and acts in a way to support the SCOI mission statement.
- Obtains patient medical history.
- Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, obtains allergy information and records information on the chart.
- Assists physician with special procedures as required and prepares set-up for injections, aspiration and other procedures.
- Removes sutures, cleans wounds and applies dressings.
- Instructs patients as directed by the physician.
- Schedules return appointments when needed.
- Schedules MRI as needed.
- Coordinates and tracks the scheduling and results of patient PT and diagnostic testing.
- Enters patient prescriptions into SRS as authorized by physician and as per protocol. Note: Cannot sign physician name to any documents or prescriptions.
- Provides physician with necessary instruments and materials during exam.
- Stocks exam rooms regularly with materials and supplies prior to the beginning of clinic. Cleans up exam rooms after clinic.
- Maintains biohazard and sharps container according to SCOI procedure and guidelines.
- Educates patients in the use of casts, braces and crutches and assists them as necessary. May be responsible for cast application/removal if physician protocol warrants.
- Maintains linen supply, depositing gowns, lab coats and shorts in designated hampers for pick up and cleaning.
- Sterilizes instruments following SCOI procedures and guidelines.
- Inputs work comp status sheets into computer as needed.
- Responsible for providing Billing with daily appointment report.
- Reports compliance issues or concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All healthcare workers in CA must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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