**Overview:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented Spanish Bilingual Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedic team. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties. Must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
**Responsibilities:**
- Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
- Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required.
- Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.
- Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP).
- Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.
- Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.
- Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
- Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients’ insurance.
- Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
- Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.
- Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
- Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider’s written orders.
- Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider.
- Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary.
- The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**Experience:**
- Orthodontic/dental: 1 year (Preferred)
Arizona Orthopedic & Fracture Surgeons is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive work environment. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative team culture. If you are passionate about orthodontic care and eager to contribute to a dynamic practice, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85013 (Required)
Work Location: In person