Doctors Assistant

Are you an experienced medical office professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced orthopedic practice? The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) is seeking a dependable, organized, patient-focused professional to join our team in a physician office support role.

In this position, you'll work closely with an orthopedic physician and medical team to support daily practice operations, coordinate patient and physician needs, and ensure information and appointments are handled accurately and efficiently. You'll serve as an important connection between the physician, patients and families, medical facilities, and other healthcare professionals.

Since 1971, OIP has been Central Pennsylvania's trusted leader in orthopedic care. Our mission is to create an amazingly positive and memorable experience for every patient, family member, and team member. We treat each other with crazy courtesy and exceptional empathy, work together to perfect our processes, and are committed to investing in our team and local communities.

If you enjoy staying organized, helping others, and working as part of a collaborative medical team, this could be a great opportunity to build your career with OIP.

What You'll Do

As a member of our physician support team, you will:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the physician, medical staff, and management.
• Take and document phone messages and ensure information is communicated to the appropriate individuals.
• Prepare information and documentation for upcoming surgeries.
• Prepare patient charts and necessary information for physician office hours.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, x-rays, diagnostic testing, surgeries, depositions, and prescriptions.
• Request and coordinate information from medical facilities and other healthcare professionals.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and maintain organized files and records.
• Serve as a liaison between the physician, patients, families, medical facilities, and other healthcare professionals.
• Use knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, and physiology to support daily responsibilities.
• Assist with patient flow and provide support in the hallway as needed.
• Support clinical studies and other physician-related projects.
• Assist with transcription and other administrative responsibilities as appropriate.
• Track continuing education and maintain required documentation.
• Provide coverage and support for co-workers when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.