Medical Assistant / MA
Reno Orthopedic Center
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About the Role
Join Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) as a Medical Assistant / MA. This role offers valuable hands-on clinical experience, supporting your future career goals in PA or APRN programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records, including checking for recent tests, lab results, x-ray films, and correspondence.
- Greet patients, guide them to their rooms, prepare them for physician visits, and provide updates on their status.
- Conduct initial medical screenings, measure blood pressure, and gather basic medical history, documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Complete Meaningful Use and PQRS measures according to clinic standards.
- Assist the physician with all treatment procedures.
- Prepare for injections using sterile techniques and BBP protocols.
- Draw medications for injections.
- Complete physician orders, arrange and schedule tests, perform authorization tasks, and other required duties.
- Enter appropriate diagnosis and office visit level codes per physician's orders.
- Maintain and clean patient exam rooms between patients to ensure comfort and safety, adhering to clinic protocols and infection control standards.
- Address and resolve patient messages and/or phone calls promptly, documenting conversations in the electronic medical record.
- Authorize prescription refills as directed by the physician, in accordance with regulatory requirements and ROC protocols.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- HIPAA and OSHA regulations/procedures.
- Customer service principles and practices.
Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Assessment-Based Records in Order Entry certification.
- OR one year of experience in a medical setting.
- High school diploma/GED.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Discounted orthopedic care at ROC.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Extended sick leave.
- 401(k) plan contributions.
- EAP, disability and life insurance.
- Health and fitness program.
- Onsite coffee shop (main location).