Medical Assistant- Orthopedics

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, the leading full-service orthopedic group in the San Joaquin Valley, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to add to one of our Orthopedic Specialty Practices.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs administrative and clinical duties in coordination with the Physician to provide quality health care to patients.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a technical program for Medical Assisting

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong communication skills with staff, physicians and patients
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work flow in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong computer skills, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, preferably with Nextgen

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Rooming patients and taking vitals
• Documenting patient information in EMR
• Assist and setup procedures
• Arrange and pre-certify MRIs, CRs and DMEs as needed
• Assist front office in checking patients in/out and scheduling
• Rx refills through physician

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Some patient assistance will be required. Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone and other office equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal clinical working environment.

Compensation: $23-$30/hr