Certified Medical Assistant
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists · Spokane, WA · 4 mo ago
Healthcare$20.06–$32/hrFull-time
Essential Functions
- Educate pre/post-operative patients per Provider's instructions.
- Draws and prepares injections, labels as indicated and records in EHR.
- Absorb and prepare for procedures such as casting/splints and removal of sutures/staples.
- Open and prep exam rooms, stock as indicated.
- Clean exam rooms and autoclave instruments between patients.
- Complete medical history and update surgical information accurately on all post-operative patients.
- Prepare charts the day before or morning of surgery, including gathering ER notes, op-notes, office notes from other providers, reviewing present chart to assess types of documents needed for the day, what x-rays are indicated, and reading the provider’s previous notes for directions.
- Perform sterile dressing changes.
- Refill medications per provider protocols.
- Direct questions to the specific provider.
- Order tests – X-rays, CT, US, MRI, lab draws per provider’s request.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.