Medical Assistant

Job description Bluewater Orthopedics is seeking full-time Medical Assistant. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing patients and ensuring that they have a positive experience during their office visit. This position will rotate between three facilities if needed.   Job Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepares patients for evaluation and management by reviewing pertinent patient information including patient medication on each visit. * Answering telephones, taking messages, returning calls to patients * Prescription management * Chart preparation, responding to referral requests. * Takes patient histories and vital signs and documents into EMR system. * Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment/supplies for each patient’s visit. * Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. * Assists physicians and physician assistants * Ensuring that patients have all tests/studies/documentation completed before seeing the medical provider. * Work is of high demand, walking and standing. * Casting and splinting * Removing sutures, staples * Applying DME Requirements: * Must be willing and able to work assigned work schedule to specific to physician clinics. * High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred Minimum of one year work experience medical office environment. * ATHENA EMR experience preferred. * Previous medical office experience. * Computer skills for accurate data entry. * Knowledge of basic medical terminology * Professionalism, good work ethic and engaging team member. Please submit your resume with a cover letter describing your experience and salary expectations. Job Types: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical Specialty: * Orthopedics * Surgery Schedule: * 8-hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Work Location: In person