Medical Assistant

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Ortho Rhode Island Providence - Providence, RI 02908Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or EquivalentSalary Range: $17.85 - $22.30 HourlyTravel Percentage: Some travel between company locationsJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareWho we are:  

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.  

What you’ll do:  

The purpose of the Medical Assistant is to provide a team-based approach to patient care and an exceptional patient experience.  The Medical Assistant will emphasize highly personalized care and help patients surpass barriers to healthcare by improving the patient/provider relationship.  

Responsibilities/Duties:   



Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquires  





Prepares patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to exam room; providing exam gowns; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment  





Assist providers in the treatment of patients by obtaining histories and vitals, preparing injections, setting up sterile fields, suture removal, dressing changes  





Cast applications and DME applications as necessary  





Verifying patient’s medical record is complete and accurate for medical coding purposes  





Triage patient calls and physician messages  





Maintain exams rooms with adequate medical supplies and sterilization as required  





Preparing patient charts before patient arrival  





Scheduling follow up appointments, initial therapy visits, and MRI appointments  





Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations  





Other duties may be assigned as necessary.   


QualificationsWho you are: 

Qualifications:  



High School Graduate or equivalent  





Formal training as a medical assistant or certification as a medical assistant (preferred).  





Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  





Experience with Electronic Medical Records  



What we offer:  



Excellent growth and advancement opportunities  





Dynamic environment  





Access to a diverse network of practitioners  





Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience     





Competitive Compensation  





Generous PTO   





Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.  



We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).