Healthcare

Medical Assistant- Orthopedics

NorthOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

MA duties
HIPAA
OSHA
infection control
vital signs
electronic medical records
patient flow
customer service
draw up medications
in office procedures

Nice to have

Orthopedic experience
Pain experience

Role summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) in Orthopedics plays a crucial role in a patient-focused clinic, supporting physicians and care teams to ensure efficient and professional patient visits. Responsibilities include providing safe and effective patient care, accurately charting in electronic medical records, performing vital signs, assisting with procedures, and adhering to HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards. The role requires excellent customer service, the ability to manage challenging patient interactions, and flexibility to travel between locations. A High School diploma and 2+ years of MA experience are required, with MA certification and orthopedic/pain experience being preferred.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

Medical Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Medical Assistant (MA) demonstrates the teamwork and collaboration needed to lead a patient focused clinic. The MA will assist the physicians and their care teams and other team members to fulfill MA responsibilities as required to ensure an accurate, professional and efficient visit for all patients on the provider’s schedule that day. The MA will facilitate the efficient patient flow of the clinic – assisting other MA’s and working as part of the MA Team, to ensure that patients are seen as quickly and skillfully as possible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide safe, effective care to patients

Work independently and execute excellent customer service

Accurately perform vital signs and chart in electronic medical records

Be a resource for all other clinical staff

Draw up medications for providers as needed

Perform end of shift room turn over

Assist Provider team with in office procedures, as needed

Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards and policies at all times

Manages difficult or emotional patient situations in an effective, professional manner

Flexibility to travel between locations is required

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrated competence/skill at all medical assistant duties.

2+ years of MA experience and/or previous Orthopedic/Pain experience.

Has achieved the MA Certification or equivalent certification Preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance

Access to personal transportation

Continuous use of computer

Long periods of sitting

Frequent use of telephone and/or smart devices

Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands

Continuous conversational communication

Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing

Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas

Memorize and retain instructions

Read and interpret detailed specifications

Mental competency

Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible

ability to travel to all clinics

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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