Medical Assistant
Mid-America Orthopedics, Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on December 6, 2017
Mid-America Orthopedics Kansas City is accepting resumes for full-time Medical Assistant in our Leawood Kansas office. Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a clinic or hospital setting required, orthopedic or psychiatry experience preferred.
The successful candidate will also have previous experience in taking x-rays. Must be proficient in medical terminology. A strong aptitude for multi-tasking in a fast paced environment is required. Must have excellent customer service skills and be results driven.
Essential Functions:
- Patient consultations Vitals and biometrics to include: blood pressure, pulse, height/ weight Eye exams associated with DOT physicals Injection and blood draws Suture, pin and cast removal, brace fittings
- Assist with in-office procedures
- Calls in prescription refills and dispenses meds in accordance with MAO physician orders
- Ensures all appropriate paperwork is in chart prior to being seen by the provider
- Proper completion of patient forms to include: disability, restrictions and requisitions
- Schedules and organizes surgery equipment representatives
- Ensures all tests and doctor's clearances are completed prior to surgery and forwarded to the surgery center
- Call post-op patients 2-3 days after surgery and document in computer
- Surgery scheduling and completion of orders
- Correspondence with case managers, employers and insurance companies
- Assist providers as needed
- Take x-rays Stock and clean exam rooms
- Inventory all medications and medical supplies
- Keep work area organized
- Empty Red Bag containers and check all sharps containers