Medical Assistant Orthopedic Clinic

About This Role

This role supports healthcare teams in an orthopedic clinic by assisting with clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. The Medical Assistant will interact directy with patients, take vital signs, and manage patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
• Act as a liaison with other departments and advocate for patients with a positive customer service approach
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations
• Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 0-1 year of direct MA experience or medical field work preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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