Medical Assistant

Who 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.

What you'll do:

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Collects detailed and accurate patient history.

• Prepares and maintains exam rooms with necessary instruments, equipment and supplies.

• Follows up with patient on physician's current patient care notes or instructions.

• Provides general assistance, education and information to patient questions.

• Assists physicians in setup and performance of medical procedures under the direction of physician or nurse manager.

• Maintains DME supplies.

• Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Prepares, cleans and stocks examination rooms. Assures surfaces are clear and puts away any articles that were left out and replenishes missing stock in drawers and cabinets.

• Unpacks new supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.

• Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate.

• Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.

• Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed.

• Follows policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

• Greet and register patients in a prompt and pleasant manner.

• Request updates from established patients.

• Perform Expediter duties (escort patients to exam rooms).

• Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations.