Job Description

OrthoNebraska is adding a Medical Assistant (MA) to our Clinic team!

The Clinic team environment is fast paced and well organized in taking care of the needs of our orthopaedic community.

Our top priorities are focusing on patient safety as well as patient satisfaction

Teamwork is paramount as we are dedicated to Always True in promoting trust, respect, understanding and engagement with all team members.

If this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position

Full-Time

Shift

Days

FTE / Hours

1.0 / 40

Schedule

M - F: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Locations

Must be able Float to locations as needed

Department/Position Details:

• Assists the physician or provider with all examinations and procedures.
• Ensures patient information is available for the Physician prior to start of clinic.
• Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed health care provider.
• Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient and documents appropriately in the patient medical record.
• Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient's condition in the patient medical record.
• Explains surgeries, tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
• Schedules inpatient surgeries, outpatient tests, surgeries and procedures at hospitals/testing facilities by telephone in a timely manner.
• Addresses patient calls or routes them to the appropriate clinical staff daily.
• Assists in monitoring inventory of supplies and medication across all sites
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to multitask and communicate with physicians and vendors regarding the best products for the patient's needs.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and flex to meet last minute changes

Position Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program
• Previous experience in healthcare setting, strongly encouraged.
• BLS required

Experience:

• 1+ Years of Medical Assistant (MA) Experience Preferred

Physical:

• This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.