Medical Assistant - Orthopedics
Company: Starling Physicians
Location: New Britain
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
About Our CompanyWe're a physician-led, patient-centric network
committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected
kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers
serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients'
homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies
Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD,
and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of
a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make
health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and
leveraging integrated applications, population insights and
staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to
high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes
at a reduced total cost of care.Job DescriptionThe Medical
Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP
with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and
procedures.Essential Job Functions:Prepares the examination room.
Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the
exam is complete.Maintains efficient patient flow.Ensures proper
preparation for patient visits.Prepares pertinent information
needed for patient visits.Communicates & provides care consistent
with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the
patient.Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs
calls and/or takes accurate messages.Schedules appointments
accurately and appropriately according to departmental
guidelines.Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms
with all necessary supplies.Assists in ordering and maintaining all
supplies as assigned.Reconciles encounters daily and accurately,
according to policy guidelines.Effectively communicates problems,
concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately
and promptly.Understands and performs within the scope of
practice.Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight
accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in
EHR.Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents
knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates
an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill
procedures.Accurately documents allergies in EHR.Employs
appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.Appropriately enters
orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System
(PMS) and EHR.Provides referrals and/or consult orders
appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and
EHR.Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when
administering medications and disposal of medical waste.Maintains
proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and
reports malfunctions promptlyFacilitates transition of care to
UCC/HospitalDemonstrates flexibility with various work
schedules.All other duties as assignedRecognizes and performs
duties which need to be performed although not directly
assigned.Provide scribing services.General Job Functions:Other
duties as assignedPhysical Job Requirements:Physical mobility,
which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking
distance and speed into account.Physical agility, which includes
the ability to maneuver the body while in place.Dexterity of hands
and fingers.Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged
standing/bending, walking).Environmental Risks:Allergens: dust,
mold, and/or pollenCombative Patients / VisitorsEducation,
Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:High School
Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School /
Diploma, required. Associate Degree's preferred.0-1 year related
work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience,
preferred.Medical Assistant certification, requiredBasic Life
Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, requiredAbility to
communicate in English, both orally and in writing, requiredAbility
to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner,
requiredBasic proficiency in computer use, requiredAbility to
commute to satellite offices as needed, requiredTravel:Travel to
satellite locations as needed#BeBIGAbout Our CommitmentTotal
Rewards at VillageMDOur team members are essential to our mission
to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD
highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in
the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in
VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life,
Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.Equal
Opportunity EmployerOur Company provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race,
color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression (including transgender status), national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, and local laws.Safety DisclaimerOur Company cares
about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does
not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company
will never request personal information via informal chat platforms
or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an
exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to
the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job
seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations
during regular business hours only. For information on job scams,
visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
Keywords: Starling Physicians, New Britain , Medical Assistant - Orthopedics, Other , New Britain, Connecticut
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