PreSurgery Medical Assist

Presurgery Medical Assistant

Join Our Team at OSS Health's Orthopaedic Pre Surgery Unit!

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help contribute to innovative best practices, and grow with an organization committed to excellence, compassion, and teamwork. We're seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant who is passionate about patient care and excited to be part of a growing organization.

The schedule for this position is a four ten schedule working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 : 30am to 5pm.

Job Summary : The Pre-Surgery Medical Assistant performs patient care under the direction of the Pre-Surgery Supervisor as a part of the health care team. Assists the care provider, along with other members of the team, in providing medical care and attention to patients of the Pre-Surgery department. Responsible for following established organizational and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Assumes responsibility for high degree of accuracy and control of details.

Qualifications and Education :

Education : High school diploma or its equivalent preferred. Graduate of an accredited business school or college with focus in medical assisting preferred.

Qualifications :

• Current Medical Assistant certification or an ability to obtain within (6) months of employment.
• Current certification in basic life support (BLS) required, or the ability to obtain before working independently with patients.
• Proficient in computer use, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook and Electronic Medical Record Experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Previous surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Flexible, solid team player, able to work independently and possess good communication and organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Service oriented, approachable, and responsive to customer needs.
• Able to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.
• Independent judgment necessary to work in accordance with department practices and general directives received by Supervisors.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing position responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Equal Opportunity Employer