Certified Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Description :

The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery and facilitation of clinical care in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Medical Office Assistant assumes responsibility for conducting vital signs and patient teaching adhering to quality standards. This position is responsible for filling out orders under the direction of the physician and obtaining his signature for such. The Medical Office Assistant collects and documents appropriately in medical records and other clinic documentation, enters data into clinic databases, greets patients and responds to inquiries from fellow employees, physicians and patients. The Medical Office Assistant may also be required to travel to and from the satellite clinics in outlying counties two days per week and may be the only staff member working with the physician at the satellite clinic. The MOA is responsible for making sure the patient charts are in order, greeting and checking in the patients, answering the phone and addressing the caller's needs. Takes the patient back, obtaining weight and vital signs, recording medications, allergies and family physician in the patient chart. Arranging any follow up testing or procedure ordered by physician. The MOA at times may be asked to work in different areas of the practice depending on need.

Certificate from an accredited institute for medical office assistants required. CPR certification required. High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting. Must have basic knowledge of health care and clinical practices. Physician Office experience required. Must be computer literate in current office technology products.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran