Medical Assistant

HOURS: Monday – Friday 


 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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 work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to responsibly handle and maintain confidential information.
  • Excellent telephone and communication skills both written and oral.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Travel to multiple locations may be required.

 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must have a pleasant demeanor while interacting and maintaining professionalism with all patients, family members, visitors, and vendors.
  • Work in a fast past environment with attention to detail.
  • Competently and accurately obtains, verifies, documents, and records patient information.
  • Helps direct patient flow efficiently throughout the clinic.
  • Quickly and efficiently responds to patient and provider requests.
  • Coordinates scheduling for referrals, diagnostics testing, surgeries, physical therapy, DME, etc.
  • Tracks test results and reports for providers to review.
  • Abide by policies and procedures set forth by OrthoSouth, licensing and accreditation bodies, OSHA, and other governing bodies as applicable.
  • Perform other duties as outlined by the clinic supervisor, manager, or provider.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • High school graduate or equivalent GED required.
  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program, an accredited nursing school program (LPN/RN), an accredited EMT program preferred. On the job experience may be considered as an alternative to professional schooling.

 

Qualified applicants should send their resume and contact information to Tammy Cook: Tcook@orthosouth.org