Medical Assistant - Orthofast

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Medical Assistant, Certified - OrthoFast

We are currently seeking a full-time certified/registered Medical Assistant. Must be CMA or RMA certified through AAMA or AMT respectively. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Medical Assistant in a mid-to large-sized medical practice, preferably orthopedics.

At OrthoFast, Medical Assistants are responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to the urgent care physicians and physician assistants during office call.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for exam, obtains history and proper imaging

• Assists with in-office procedures

• Splinting and casting application and removal

• Communicates with MD and PA regarding patient care

• Obtains patient clinical information through our electronic medical record system

• Accurately fits patients with Durable Medical Equipment

• Draws injections, as directed by providers

• Facilitates outside services for patient (i.e., Physical Therapy, Radiology)

• Ensures that exam rooms are properly stocked and maintained

Ideally, candidates for this position should have a working knowledge of insurances and the ability to provide excellent patient customer service, as well as the ability to assist with a broad spectrum of patients. On-site training will be provided.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential; Bilingual candidates a plus

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and employees

Qualifications:

• Must have current certification or registration

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• One year of experience, preferably within an orthopedic practice, is preferred

• Reliable transportation to commute to our Fairfield, Milford, Shelton, and Monroe locations

• Must have night and weekend availability. One night a week, and two Saturdays a month.

Candidates will be courteous, articulate, and reliable and must be able to multi-task in a busy, professional, fast-moving environment while maintaining excellent customer service. OSG offers a pleasant professional work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bottom of Form