Medical Assistant

Description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and the comprehensive integrated care you need.

IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better.

We are seeking a dedicated full time Medical Assistant to join our team! This position will require working across our offices in Bourbonnais, Frankfort, and Tinley Park.

Summary

This position is responsible for performing daily administrative and clinical duties to facilitate efficient operations in an outpatient clinic setting. This position provides support in providing safe, quality care and customer service to patients, physicians/providers and other members in the clinical care

teams.

Responsibilities

Patient Examination/Treatment

* Escorts patients to exam rooms on a timely basis. Whenever possible, keeping team members informed regarding delays.

* Prepares patients for appropriate examination, triaging, as necessary, for radiologic studies, cast removal etc.

* Assists physicians, as needed, in the patient examination process.

* Evaluates need for wound care, if any, and ensures adequate provision of care and patient education.

* Provides for splint/cast applications and removals when applicable

* Processes prescriptions per physician order. Instructs/educates patients regarding medication side effects.

* Prepares injectable medications and equipment needed.

* Coordinates referrals for ongoing services/needs (e.g., therapy services, home health, surgical procedures, DME, etc.).

* Acts as a patient intermediary/liaison for resolution of patient problems.

* Overall fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control as regulated by OSHA; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

* Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses/doctor's assistants with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.

Physician Liaison Activities

* Responds to incoming phone calls and determines the best method for resolution of caller’s needs through the identification of the most appropriate respondent (i.e., physician, administration, clinical/nursing staff, other support staff, etc.).

* Channels requests appropriately in an effort to ensure resolution.

* Secures charts related to diagnostic tests, physical/occupational therapy reports, etc. and discusses issues with physicians. Relates physician information back to patient/requestor. Completes chart notes, as appropriate. Assists, as requested, in securing missing diagnostic codes/information on charge tickets.

Appointment Scheduling

* Assists in scheduling of appointments for new/established patients.

* As assigned, discusses with physician special needs patient appointments, supplying medical charts for review as required and secures appointment approvals for visits outside of routine scheduling templates.

Correspondence (Written/Faxed/Verbal)

* Sends prescriptions for therapy, orthotics, return to work notes, gym notes, etc. as requested.

* Provides workers’ compensation carriers with updated status on patients.

* Completes “Attending physician” statements, narrative summaries for attorneys, handicap parking permits, jury duty requests, disability forms, PE excuse notes, etc.

* Overall fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medic