Medical Assistant

Spireortho; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national orthopedic practice network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care. The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with preferred medical assistant training. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, assisting providers, and managing health records. This full-time entry-level position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal training as a medical assistant or certification is preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone.
• Prepares patients for health care visits.
• Assist providers in the treatment of patients.
• Maintains exam rooms with adequate medical supplies.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and initial therapy visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage patient interactions

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Certification as a medical assistant

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant role at Spire Orthopedic Partners. Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What You’ll Do

The purpose of the Medical Assistant is to provide a team-based approach to patient care and an exceptional patient experience. The Medical Assistant will emphasize highly personalized care and help patients surpass barriers to healthcare by improving the patient/provider relationship.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries


• Prepares patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to exam room; providing exam gowns; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment


• Assist providers in the treatment of patients by obtaining histories and vitals, preparing injections, setting up sterile fields, suture removal, dressing changes


• Cast applications and DME applications as necessary


• Verifying patient’s medical record is complete and accurate for medical coding purposes


• Triage patient calls and physician messages


• Maintain exams rooms with adequate medical supplies and sterilization as required


• Preparing patient charts before patient arrival


• Scheduling follow up appointments, initial therapy visits, and MRI appointments


• Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations


• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent


• Formal training as a medical assistant or certification as a medical assistant (preferred).


• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.


• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

What We Offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities


• Dynamic environment


• Access to a diverse network of practitioners


• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience


• Competitive Compensation


• Generous PTO


• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care