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