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At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 9 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."
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Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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Job Type: Full time
Your Impactful Role
The Medical Assistant is responsible for contacting patients scheduled for epidural steroid injections (ESIs) and providing them with clear, accurate pre-procedure instructions to ensure safety, compliance, and optimal outcome. Collaborate with physiatry teams and scheduling department to ensure optimal patient experience and outcomes.Obtains and reviews SIS Exchange portals submitted by patients.Performs patient phone calls to provide appropriate pre-operative instructions.Documents information in patient chart as appropriate.Performs preoperative patient phone calls to conduct preadmission assessments and provides appropriate pre-operative instructions. (if SIS Exchange is not obtainable)Documents information in patient chart as appropriate.Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for preoperative testing. Is knowledgeable of patient admission criteria.Compiles patient chart to ensure that all required documentation is immediately available (consents, orders, H/P, diagnostic studies, etc.).Reports patient abnormalities in pre-op assessment, diagnostic studies, and any other pertinent information to physiatry teams.Understands and performs proper technique of equipment in assigned work area.Adheres to ASC procedures, policies, and standards.Responsible for training new employees. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsMedical Assistant with certification.Previous MA experience preferred.BLS certification required. If not BLS certified when hired, will obtain within three months of hire.This position requires involvement in preparation of State and AAAHC Surveys. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA or AMTAmerican Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to move all extremities within full range of motion as well as stoop and bend at 90 degrees. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This is a full-time position. Workdays are Monday through Friday. This position may require long hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.