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Front Office Medical Assistant

Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center

Connecticut

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SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Certified Medical Assistant, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Demographics, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Life Insurance, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Terminology, Multitasking, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Orthopedic Surgery, Outpatient Care, Pathology, Patient Care, Patient Registration, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Sterilization, Streaming Technology, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Video Streaming, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Connecticut
POSTED
Today
 
 

Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center - Front Office Medical Assistant Full-Time 40 Hours Per Week. 

Our busy orthopedic ambulatory surgery center provides outpatient surgical procedures to Rocky Hill, CT and the surrounding communities. Our team provides unsurpassed surgical capabilities, efficiency, and patient service. We partner only with top-tier physicians and staff who share our strong commitment to your individual needs and best possible treatment outcomes.
 
OASC is designed to be a place where patients choose to come, doctors want to operate, and employees want to work. Key features include:
  • Same-day total joint replacements, interventional procedures, and the full range of orthopedic surgeries.
  • OASC has 7 extra-large operating rooms, and a procedure room equipped with the most advanced surgical camera systems, video streaming, robotic technology, and wireless connectivity.
  • OASC's patient satisfaction ratings is over 95%! 
  • The Center utilizes the most advanced sterilization equipment and technology in the marketplace, allowing our center to keep infection rates near zero

OASC offers great benefits including:

  • Competitive Salarys 
  • Generous PTO 
  • 401(k)
  • Employer 401(k) matching
  • 401k Profit Sharing 
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Free parking
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NO Weekend and NO Holidays are required for this position.

Employee's must have a flexible schedule to work both opening at 5:30am - 2pm and also work closing shifts until 9am- 5:30pm. 

Purpose of the Position

The Front Office Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral part of the patient care team. Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Front Office Medical Assistant performs general clerical and administrative duties as directed. We are seeking a motivated and dependable MA to be a positive first impression for patients, visitors and to maintain strong relations with surgeons’ offices. Must be detail-oriented, organized, a skilled problem solver, a team player, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Functions:

  • Answer telephones, transfer calls, and take detailed messages.
  • Opening and closing procedures of facility, based on assigned shift.
  • Accurately book, cancel and reschedule surgical procedures within our EMR (Amkai).
  • Verify eligibility and benefits, document co-pays, gather pre-certifications/authorizations.
  • Build, audit and close paper and electronic charts prior to and after surgery.
  • Provide proper pre-operative instructions and arrival times to patients.
  • Register patients promptly and safely by confirming accurate demographic and surgical information.
  • Ensure timely receipt of operative reports, pathology reports and obtain physician signatures.
  • Willingly perform other duties as directed by Business Office Manager.

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate.
  • Medical Assistant certification (preferred).
  • Minimum one (1) year receptionist experience in a healthcare facility, experience in ambulatory surgery center          a plus.
  • Must be dependable and punctual.
  • Must be organized and have ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Comprehension of medical terminology.
  • Experience using scheduling software – experience with an EMR.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent oral and written skills
  • Flexibility in varying shift (8hr shifts ranging from 5:30am start to 5:30pm close)
  • Team Player
 
This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good-faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.


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Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center