Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is looking for someone to work full-time as a Medical Assistant/Scribe at the Baptist Beaches clinic.

The position is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plan.

The Medical Assistant/Scribe assists physicians with patient care, administrative tasks and certain clinical duties.

Office Location: Baptist Beaches clinic, 1577 Roberts Dr. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Schedule: Monday - Friday/40 hours/week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants to coordinate the care and needs of patients.
• Assist with clerical duties such as completing forms and charting.
• Check physician schedules and prepare charts for needed test results.
• Organize patient flow to keep physician on schedule.
• Assist patients to exam room, collect patient history, and conduct screening per physician guidelines.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Assist providers with appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation in the EHR, allowing them to spend more face-to-face time with the patient.
• Accurately document the events and decision-making in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting.
• Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with processing of physician orders for tests and medications, as well as gathering necessary information such as labs, radiology reports etc.
• Answer patient phone calls and give instructions at the direction of the physician.
• Document phone calls and prescription refills.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and instruments following infection control guidelines.
• Follow bio-hazardous waste standards.
• Restock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies.
• Follow universal precautions when assisting with patient care.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Clerical and computer duties are required to complete forms and charting.

Position Requirements

• Valid Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA).
• Valid CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Orthopaedic experience a plus.
• Proficiency with triaging patient care issues.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced clinic.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines/regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer and typing proficiency a must.

Working Conditions

Fast paced orthopedic medical practice environment. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands

Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.

Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking and sitting.

Requires pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

Sitting

2 Hours per Day

Standing / Walking

6 Hours per Day

Lifting up to 10 lbs

Frequently

Carrying up to 10 lbs

Frequently

Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs

Frequently

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