Medical Assistant

Company: Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group
Location: Port Jefferson
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with 20 offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for more than 25 years and have over 1200 dedicated healthcare employees in our care. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional medical benefits, and generous PTO._*Full-Time Opportunity !!*_* Monday-Friday (7:30am - 4pm or 11:30am-8pm), occasional weekends* Travel *REQUIRED *between our Suffolk locations (Smithtown, Bohemia, Riverhead).*\*Certified Medical Assistant or has graduated from a Medical Assisting school (diploma), REQUIRED**\*CPR Certification REQUIRED**Certified Medical Assistant General Summary:*Highly patient facing role in a busy pain management office, requiring organization, customer service skills, and ability with excel in a fast paced work environment. Preparing patients from beginning of their visit, vitals, charting, specimen collection, setting up injections, escorting patients to the check out desk at the end of their visit._*Responsibilities include:*_* Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room.* Directs patient to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout.* Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter.* Prepares and sets up supplies for daily injections, cleans & sterilizes instruments.* Reviews Physician schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart (presenting x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies pertaining to the patient's exam).* Prepares patients charts by recording reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review; may refer to last progress notes.* Records vitals as per Physician's request.* Assist with examinations and treatment of patients as directed.* Handles instruments and materials to doctors as directed.* Covers MED phones, email set up for voicemails, sending messages to appropriate doctors and staff.* Adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, and equipment disinfection/sterilization.* Requesting reports and results from referring doctors and laboratories.* Prepare labels and requisitions for laboratory testing.*Marginal Duties:** Preparing disability forms, work/school notes, surgery packets and surgical authorizations.* Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care.* Monitor and maintain inventory of medical supplies and materials; stocks assigned rooms.* Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing medical records, answering phones, scheduling appointments; and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc._*Candidate Requirements:*_* *Certified Medical Assistant or has graduated from a Medical Assisting school (diploma), REQUIRED** *CPR certification required** Minimum of 1 year experience in the medical field; orthopedic experience preferred* Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT codes preferred* Must have knowledge and follow O.S.H.A. standards.* General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.* Must be able to handle a busy work environment* Excellent communication, organizations, and prioritization skills* Possess the strong ability to interact professionally and courteously with patients, staff including physicians and PAs, vendors, and other members of our community\*\*This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.\*\**\* The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity)**\*We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*_*Thank you for your interest in working with Orlin & Cohen!*__*#AJ1*_Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 10 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shift* Monday to Friday* Weekends as neededApplication Question(s):* Please describe your previous medical assisting experience.Experience:* Medical office: 2 years (Preferred)* Medical terminology: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* Certified Medical Assistant (Required)* CPR Certification (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Port Jefferson, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

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