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Job description
Medical Assistant - OrthopedicsUnder the supervision of the practice supervisor the Medical Assistant will support the Orthopedic Surgery practice by providing patient care, clinical support to physician and advanced practice providers.These duties also include but are not limited to: Rooming patients, prepping clinic, returning selected patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, entering appropriate information into the Epic EMR, and associated patient system screens; environmental care functions; equipment/supply management; and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. and other tasks as assigned.Must be able to work at variable locations and have variable work hours. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.Two (2) years recent (within past 6 months) experience as a MA in an ambulatory medical practice.Surgical ambulatory experience.Requires knowledge of medical terminology, on-line scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.Demonstrated ability to take initiatives, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.Preferred QualificationsRecent ortho experience in a surgical ambulatory practice within the last 2 years.Prior experience in a Surgery clinic practice.Prior experience with EPIC electronic medical record.Bilingual (English/Spanish).Special ConditionsMust be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Worksite address
la jolla, CA, 92093, US
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