Medical Assistant, Orthopedics, Pediatrics (FT)

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Records patient data prior to office visits including but not limited to vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes.

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.

• Responsible for phlebotomy and specimen handling including blood, sputum, stool and oral/nasal once competency validation is complete.

• Assists with exams and procedures. Performs EKGs asappropriate.

• Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential.

• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities