Certified Medical Assistant - Orlin & Cohen Orthopedics : Job Details

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group – Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and community members live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with over 20 offices located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for 30 years.

Position Summary: Prepares patients to see physicians, facilitates lab tests and paperwork as needed, and assists clinical services supervisor with clinical and administrative duties as directed. EOE

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including but not limited to : greeting, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room and assist with walking transfers, dressing wounds, collecting specimens, preparing for exams
• Collecting and updating patient history and medical records
• Recording vitals, chief complaint, medications and allergies
• Assisting provider during exams and with: cast/splint application or removal , suture or staple removal, DME application, culture swabs, etc
• Send out for visiting nurse, imaging and lab services and other diagnostic services that may be required
• Handling correspondence, billing and other documentation
• Entering documentation in chart note and interpreting as required
• Filtering through messages and responding to patients who call in
• Providing, instructing and explaining pertinent information to patients and/or family members such as: medications, follow-ups , scheduling appointments, referrals etc.
• Replenishing supplies and communicating with supplies coordinator when stock is low, cleaning exam rooms and sending instruments to be sterilized
• Perform other applicable duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• MA diploma and/or certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of one year recent experience and a medical facility as a medical assistant preferred
• Experience working in orthopedics is a plus

Additional Details:

• $2k Sign-on Bonus offered to qualified candidates!
• MA diploma and/or certification required
• 2-3 years Medical Assistant Experience, preferred
• EMR Knowledge/Experience, preferred
• Ability to work within operating hours of: Monday - Friday (8am-8pm), 1-2 late shifts per week, variable shifts (Morning, Midday, Evening), 1-2 Weekend Days a month (9am-5pm)