Medical Assistant- Orthopedics

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, the leading full-service orthopedic group in the San Joaquin Valley, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to add to one of our Orthopedic Specialty Practices.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs administrative and clinical duties in coordination with the Physician to provide quality health care to patients. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a technical program for Medical Assisting QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Strong communication skills with staff, physicians and patients
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work flow in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong computer skills, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, preferably with Nextgen RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Rooming patients and taking vitals
• Documenting patient information in EMR
• Assist and setup procedures
• Arrange and pre-certify MRIs, CRs and DMEs as needed
• Assist front office in checking patients in/out and scheduling
• Rx refills through physician TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Some patient assistance will be required. Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone and other office equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal clinical working environment.

Compensation

$23-$30/hr