Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Job Description:

Shift Details: 40 hours/week, Full time. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. Scheduled shifts will be Monday- Friday 7:15am- 4:00pm.

Unit/Location: Avenues Orthopedics Neuro-Spine Surgery

Additional Details:

This position is for Neuro-Spine surgery which is very busy due to how complex the cases and administrative work can be. We are looking for someone who can work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the demands of both clinical days and administrative days.

Clinical Days- Typical MA duties in addition but not limited to the following tasks:

• Scheduling follow-up/post-op/pre-ops visits, as well as surgeries if able to.
• Go over surgery packets/checklist for upcoming/scheduled surgeries. 
• Helping to change post-op dressing, etc
• Assisting with ordering imaging, physical therapy, labs, coordinating patient care etc.

Administrative Days:

• Surgery prior authorizations (submitting, checking status, etc.)
• Scheduling surgeries
• Entering surgeries into EMR & I-queue, confirming surgery start times, relaying to reps cases & confirming cases with reps and co-surgeon
• Scrubbing the schedule for next few clinical days, entering in imaging orders if needed for upcoming clinics, etc. 
• Responding to messages/ calls/ faxes. 
• Completing FMLA paperwork
• Scanning/uploading patient paperwork, records/reports, etc. from outside facilities into EMR.
• Working referral que, sending out intake questions for potential patients to complete, sending referrals out, completing referrals.
• Assisting with managing provider’s schedule, i.e. meeting, appointments, time off, etc.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.  At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.    

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As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:   

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.  

• Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. 

• Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.  Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.   

Minimum Qualifications  

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program (certification must be provided upon hire) 

• Or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience (verified upon hire) 

• Or current RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state 

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date