Medical Assistant at Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana, LLC – Munster, Indiana

Job Summary

The medical assistant will work directly with our orthopedic 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 required

• Orthopaedic or Pain Management 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)