Senior Medical Assistant
Scottsdale (Pima), AZ · On-site
About this role
Senior Medical Assistant
About OrthoArizona:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.
As a Senior Medical Assistant with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
- Provide coverage at other clinics within the region for callouts and other planned paid time off.
- Act as the primary trainer for all new hires, mentor and train all medical assistants on any process improvement measures, and update company policy and procedures.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
- Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
- Prepare injections, removes, and applies splints and casts, and applies dressings.
- Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
- Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
- Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
- Obtain prior authorization as needed, for referral orders and documents the authorization status in medical record.
- Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
- Maintain inventory and stocks exam rooms.
- Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination rooms.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
- Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
- Knowledge of universal precautions.
- Ability to take vital signs and record results.
- Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
- Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience in medical office, preferably Orthopedics.
- Modernizing medicine EMA EMR experience
- 1+ year using an EMR with ModMed / EMA experience preferred
Full Time Benefits:
- Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
- Medical with multiple different plan options.
- Health Savings account + company contributions.
- Dental & Vision Insurance.
- 401(k)
- Pet Discount Plan.
- ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance.
Company at a glance
Since 1994, the team of orthopedic specialists at OrthoArizona™ has been dedicated to compassionate care of the highest quality. Our orthopedic surgeons and primary care physicians specialize in all areas of orthopedic care including sports medicine, spine, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, hip and knee, foot and ankle, podiatry, pediatrics, trauma, interventional pain management, InstantOrtho™ walk-in clinic for urgent orthopedic care, industrial injuries and workers' compensation. OrthoArizona has convenient office locations throughout the entire valley, each focused on quality care, compassion and exceptional customer service.
Founded1994
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMedical Practices
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Websiteorthoarizona.org
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Top Benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Holidays
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Pet discount plan
- ID theft protection
- Legal assistance
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