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American Orthopedic Partners, LLC · 3 months ago

Clinical Floater (Administrative)

Vineland, NJ, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $26/hr

1+ years exp

American Orthopedic Partners, LLC is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join their Medical Assistant/Surgical Coordinator team. This role involves supporting healthcare providers with various clinical and administrative tasks, including direct patient care and maintaining examination rooms.

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Responsibilities

Room patients by greeting them professionally and ensuring they feel comfortable

Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures

Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies

Obtain patient histories and vital signs, documenting them accurately in EMR

Assist healthcare providers in preparing and drawing injections for administration

Perform phlebotomy procedures, including drawing blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory testing

Assist patients with mobility and provide support as needed during examinations

Assist healthcare providers with facilitating all orders including physical therapy scripts/labs/drug testing protocols

Suture/staple removal

Casting assistance (training provided)

Autoclave

Responds to both written and oral correspondence regarding changes/cancellations within the department in a timely, accurate manner

Maintains adequate time allotments for surgical procedures

Completes accurate documentation of informed consent with patients for surgical procedures

Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, medical clearances, pre-surgical testing, and ensures proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing has been completed

Confirms patient’s insurance provider, benefit verifications, and obtains prior authorization for surgical procedures in a timely manner

Books cases in a timely manner with all necessary equipment ordered upon receipt of authorization

Initiates follow up of clearances, PAT’s, and works with PCP/Specialist directly to ensure patient is fully vetted for surgery

Communicates as needed with physicians and other staff about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling

Books surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn-around times

Obtains referrals as required by insurance plan

Schedule pre-surgical/post-op appointments as required

Handle and transport medical equipment and supplies, requiring lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lbs

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to bend and squat to assist patients and access supplies

Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time

Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Provide excellent patient care and ensure a positive experience for all patients

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Certification as a Medical AssistantEMR experienceMedical Assistant experienceSurgical Coordinating experienceSurgical prior authorization experiencePhysical staminaAttention to detailCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills