Medical Assistant

Job Summary 

The medical assistant will work directly with our orthopaedic providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Clinic duties include rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, preparing injections, casting, and caring for postoperative patients. Other duties include scheduling of surgery, obtaining insurance pre-certification and timely response to patient inquiries. 

Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistant required 
• 1-3 years of experience providing medical assistance to a physician 
• Orthopaedic experience preferred (1-2 years) 
• Computer knowledge in a health care based system is also required 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills 
• Ability to travel to other office locations required 
• Licensed in the state of Indiana 

Responsibilities: 

1. Assist the Physician with office schedule and patient flow in a high-volume, orthopaedic setting 

2. Greet and screen patients 

3. Perform patient care to include cast application/removal, splinting, post-op wound care etc. 

4. Schedule surgeries and obtain pre certifications 

5. Prepare injections and educational material 

6. Stock exam rooms 

7. Order supplies, braces, etc. 

8. Handle patient issues with a timely, calm, and tolerant demeanor 

9. Assist with coverage for other providers outside of primary assignment as needed. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.) 
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds 
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)