medical assistant Plano, TX
Ortho Texas
Full Time
Plano, TX
17 - 15 USD HOURLY Today
Job description
Position Title: Medical Assistant
Hours: Full Time; Monday-Friday
Location: Plano
Position Summary: As the first person who interacts with the patient when calling the patient back to the exam room, the Medical Assistant projects a positive image and assists the Provider by obtaining pertinent clinical information in the initial assessment, identifies the reason for the patient’s visit, helps communicate expectations to the patient.
Responsibilities:
- Greets and escorts patients to an examination room and prepares electronic health records (E.H.R.) and/or summary sheets for the physician. This includes interviewing the patient to obtain a brief history of illness and pertinent diagnostic testing information performed prior to the office visit.
- Maintains the continuous flow of patients throughout the clinic. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for examination using appropriate means.
- Ensures examination rooms are clean and stocked with necessary supplies. This includes ordering medical supplies when needed and maintaining an adequate supply of administrative/referral forms.
- Removes cast/splint for physician exam. Applies casting or soft bracing.
- Draws injections when asked and prepares patients for receiving injections by applying ice and appropriate positioning.
- Reports abnormal observations of the patient's condition or problems voiced by the patient immediately to the physician/physician assistant.
- Relays instructions to patients or family members as directed by the physician/physician assistant.
- Assists physician/physician assistant with documenting patient care in the E.H.R and ensuring that all services ordered are coded in the E.H.R. and on patient superbill.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with a Sports Medicine or Orthopedic Surgeon is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred - gap year students are welcome to apply!
- Certification from an accredited Medical Assisting program is a plus.
- Ability to type 45 WPM.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
About Ortho Texas
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Private Practice / Firm
Website: www.orthotexas.com
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