Medical Assistant (Part-Time)
Company: Us Foot & Ankle Specialists
Location: Woodstock
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant provides essential support and
administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the
patients in a fast-paced doctors office. This person will be
involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the
Physician in all minor in office procedures.Required Skills and
Experience:High School Diploma/ GED equivalent6+ months of customer
service experience requiredPrevious healthcare experience
preferredAbility to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with patients, other employees, and the
publicKnowledge about health insurance, pre-authorization,
insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9
codes preferredMust have excellent customer service skillsAble to
work in a fast-paced and demanding work environmentMust demonstrate
a strong work ethic and maintain professionalism at all timesMust
have a team mentality, flexibility and willingness to learnThe
ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and work under
pressure is the key to success in this position, which also
requires attention to detail and a commitment to achieving
consistent customer satisfaction.The ability to uphold HIPAA
compliance is mandatory.Must exercise good judgment and
discretionTechnologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office
products including:Google WorkspaceWordExcelEssential
Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):Greet
patients and escort them to the treatment room, making sure
patients are comfortable and preparing the feet for an exam by the
physician.Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close and clean
exam rooms at end of dayCount instruments in treatment rooms at the
end of each session (AM & PM)Flexibility to work with multiple
doctors and their varying practice stylesDispense all DMEApply pads
and/or adhesive strappings as neededPerform X-rays and digital
radiographyComplete pre-authorizationsComplete the rapid health
indicatorObtain or review a patient's medical history, current
medications and allergies. Record any changes in their medical
condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re: their
current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this
information into EMRSet-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart
procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.Prep nail care
patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric
grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floorMeasure and fit
patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold insertsPrepare lab specimens
(including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick
upClean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change
cold sterile solutions monthlyReplenish inventory of back office
supplies and DME items, restocking drawers and rooms dailyAssist in
surgeries and minor proceduresClean-up after surgery dirty drapes,
wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop
floor scrub, clean, autoclave instrumentsChange post-op dressings,
remove suturesCall post-op patients the day following surgery,
complete Follow-up sheetReview information sheets with patients as
neededWrites and faxes prescriptionsPhysical Requirements:The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type
or operate office equipment. The employee is occasionally required
to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee is required to perform
repetitive motions, including reaching above the head, and typing.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or carry
objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position performs tasks that
involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissues as well as cleaning
solvents and other chemicals. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.#USFASEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by
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