Chiropractic/ Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Metagenics
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

About Metagenics:Metagenics believes in helping people live happier, healthier lives by realizing their genetic potential. It's why, when we defined Metagenics' Mission, Values, and Vision, we started with our company's own DNA. United by purpose and core values (Integrity, Authenticity, Respect, Diversity & Inclusion and Healthy & Happiness) the Metagenics' team is dedicated to providing effective nutritional products and solutions, for healthcare professionals.People Culture First:At Metagenics, we believe the way we do business is as important as the business we do; that a company in the nourishment business should nourish its people, too. So, we incorporated healthy, sustainable care into every dimension of our culture. Our diverse and expansive team are a prime example of the power of a people-first approach. We know first-hand, when an organization prioritizes internal growth and fosters empathy, its people come together to set an example of what the world can become.Position Overview:The Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Clinic is seeking a Chiropractic Assistant to join our team! The Chiropractic Assistant works under the supervision of a fully licensed Chiropractor, attending to the management of the patient flow in the center for chiropractic visits, and providing administrative support to the chiropractor, as needed, to effectively care for the patients under his/her care in the center.What you'll do: - Greet patients after they have checked in through the kiosk, confirm any changes to insurance coverage or status, ensure patient has taken care of their cost share responsibility for the visit, take patients' medical histories, and any other relevant medical information. - Take some general diagnostic information including blood pressure, temperature, weight, and height and record this for the doctor's use in examination and treatment. - Make follow-up appointments for patients, according to the pre-determined schedule and confirms appointments to make sure patients are on time. - Collect and process payments from patients. - Attend to patient needs, and ensure the doctor runs on time. - Distribute educational information to patients as instructed by the chiropractor. - Abide by HIPAA laws regarding sharing of personal medical information. - Attend to email correspondence. - Address all patient questions and concerns that may come in through the patient portal email or by phone messages. - Keep the chiropractic treatment rooms and common office areas clean and presentable, doing spot cleaning throughout the day and thorough cleaning at the end of each business day. - Demonstrate and monitor exercises as assigned by the doctor. - May apply modality therapies as directed by the doctor. - Collaborate with doctor regarding patient progress and rehab changes. - Orchestrate, schedule, collect data, and perform fitness assessments and collate testing results for presentation to the doctor. - Data entry of patient demographics for fitness/biomechanical assessments. - Manage equipment updates and linen services for the chiropractic section of PLMC. - Schedule continuing education for biomechanics/fitness assessment funnel. - Assist with training and overseeing workflow in chiropractic department.You'll love this job if you're: - You always maintain a friendly disposition - even (and especially) under pressure - Quick on your feet! When problems arise, you reliably produce responses and solutionsWhat you'll need:Experience / Education / Abilities - High school diploma or GED equivalent required. - 6 months physical therapy aide asst. experience required - Associate degree preferred - Must have two to three years' experience working with people, preferably in an office or medical office environment. - Experience with chiropractic medicine preferred. - Experience as a fitness trainer or instructor preferred - Experience as a physical therapy assistant preferred - Experience working in an automated office environment and with EMR programs is required. - Must be personable with a professional demeanor and able to exercise courtesy and tact with all patients. - Must be familiar with HIPAA regulations and medical information sharing practices. - Must be willing to undergo further training for performing therapy treatments, and more. - Must be willing to embrace a holistic health philosophy and be willing to explain to patients how chiropractic medicine fits into that philosophy. - Must be able to multitask. - Must be detail oriented and organized. - Must have strong communications skills and be able to relate to people from all walks of life. - Must be proficient with technology with fast typing skills and the ability to learn medical and software programs. - Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision most of the time.Physical requirements/working conditions: - Must be willing to interact with people on a constant basis. - Must be able to spend long hours sitting, standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds. - Must be able to manage a minimum of three rooms with constant patient flow in the center - Must be able to effectively communicate with the doctor to keep the flow timely - Must have a very strong team work ethicMental and reasoning requirements: - Able to set goals based on available information and to plan work to meet deadlines - Able to formulate appropriate responses to requests for data, services, and information from internal or external customers - Able to project likely future occurrences based on current or historical data - Able to work independently and react quickly to changing priorities with a consistent sense of urgencyMetagenics, and its companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Metagenicstakes affirmative action in support of this policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.Click here for Metagenics' California Data Privacy Act Disclosure#LI-POSTIND123

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