Yellowstone Plastic Surgery (YPS) is a practice that offers the entire spectrum of plastic surgery, a highly experienced and expert staff, and which provides a warm, friendly, family-like atmosphere to their patients.
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a part-time position that will work two days per week; The position will be scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays. The Medical Assistant (MA) is instrumental in the care provided to Yellowstone Plastic Surgery patients. The MA is responsible for rooming patients, assisting the providers with minor procedures, managing supplies, and assisting with the practice. The MA has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care. We are looking for a friendly, professional employee who possesses excellent communication skills for dealing professionally with patients and is able to make intelligent decisions, take appropriate action for patient care, and perform necessary office duties in support of patient and practice relations.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Rooms patients for initial consultations and follow-up appointments obtaining patient medical history and medications taken. Alerts the physician to potential areas of concern including smoking, BMI, medication, significant health history, etc.Assists the physician in seeing office patients by maintaining patient flow and performing duties such as removal & application of dressings, removal of sutures/staples, filling of tissue expanders, wound VAC changes, and implant sizing.Photographs the patient pre- and post-operatively. Maintains patient photos for education.Accurately charts patient visits.Provides educational and informational material to patients.Restocks and cleans exam rooms per schedule.Assists the providers with minor procedures including specimen collection.Maintains necessary paperwork in the office (patient education, scheduling sheets, etc.)Assists with phone calls and pre-op charts as directed.Attends staff meetings and educational opportunities.Maintains annual education, OSHA requirements, and other certifications.Performs other duties as needed including having ownership over more detailed tasks – i.e. Supply ordering, data entry.Monitors equipment and ensures it is maintained as needed. Researches new supplies and equipment maintaining a cost-conscious awareness.Assists with the cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments.Assists with the facility laundry.Assists in maintaining a constant state of readiness for AAAA including coordination of on-site surveys and semi-annual peer reviews.Reports directly to the Clinical Coordinator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years of medical assistant or similar experience.Has successfully completed basic CPR course.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Has capacity for making quick, intelligent decisions, and initiating appropriate actions.Is stable, mature, and dependable.Possesses appropriate communication skills and presents a friendly, caring manner which puts patients at ease.Excellent bedside manner.Presents a highly professional image.Good computer skills.Able to multi-task and prioritize patient care as well as office duties.Maintains a positive, flexible attitude with a focus on teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires medium-lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbsOccasional: stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, filing, driving, and exposure to dust, and fumes.Frequent: standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, typing, Xeroxing, and exposure to noise, heat, cold, vapors, and odors.Constant: talking, hearing.
To Apply:
Submit Cover Letter and Resume by clicking Apply Now . For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Megan at 406-###-####.
This position is open until filled. Applications received before Monday, February 3, will receive priority consideration.
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