Certified Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports, PLLC
- Location
- Onsite (Coeur d’Alene, ID)
- Compensation
- $20 - $27/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative operations in a professional office environment. The role involves assisting physicians, managing patient records, and ensuring efficient clinic workflow.
Skills
Medical history taking
Vital signs recording
Patient preparation
Physician assistance
Medical supply stocking
Data entry
Typing
10-key skills
Alpha/numerical filing
Patient communication
Prescription refills
Medicine reconciliation
Full job details
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Assistant for part-time. Currently seeking coverage for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. At some point could work into a full-time position if interested.
Summary/Objective
Responsible for bringing patients to the exam room, taking medical histories and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the examination, follow physician instructions to complete patient’s treatment. Take record of interventions, and ensure prescription refills are made and patient medicine reconciliation is completed. Responsible for stocking rooms with medical supplies. Perform administrative duties like taking and returning calls from patients. Adhere to medical standards of care, works under the direct supervision of the physician. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification
- Two years of health care experience preferred.
- Efficient in the use of standard office equipment, data entry, typing, 10-key skills, and alpha/numerical filing.
Essential Functions (Physical):
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
- Majority of the shift is spent standing.
- Frequent reaching, stooping and twisting when filing, accessing records and answering telephone
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Read a variety of printed and handwritten materials, computerized reports, manuals, and correspondence.
- Communicates with patients, physicians, families and co-workers in person and on the telephone.
Work Environment:
- Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine operates in a professional office environment. Days and hours of work are conducted Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine has multiple locations and travel may be required.