MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) (3 openings)
Location: Memphis (Briarcrest Ave.), Germantown, Southaven, Hernando, Arlington
Hours: Mon-Fri, varies; Rotates Saturdays
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent GED
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred. On the job experience may be considered as an alternative to professional schooling.
- Basic Life Support- CPR Certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to project a professional, pleasant image while interacting with others; must demonstrate tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Self-motivated and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail is necessary
- Advanced level of computer skills required, including electronic medical records, fax servers, internet, spreadsheets, and Word/Excel
- Ability to responsibly handle and maintain confidential information
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients, assembles chart information, and schedules patient appointments
- Directs patient flow, triage, rooming patients, and patient care as assigned
- Competently and accurately obtains and records patient information; assists provider(s) in clinic.
- Quickly and efficiently responds to patient inquiries and requests.
- Coordinates scheduling for referrals, diagnostic tests, surgeries, physical therapy, DME, etc.
- Tracks test results and reports for provider review
- Abide by policies and procedures set forth by OrthoSouth, licensing and accreditation bodies, OSHA, and other governing bodies as applicable
- Travel to multiple locations is required.
- Other duties as outlined by the supervisor, manager, or provider.
Qualified applicants should send their resume and contact information to Erin Lewis at: elewis@orthosouth.org