Certified Medical Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics

About the role

The CMA will ensure department daily operations run smoothly and effectively. Responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in Pre-op, OR, PACU and Phase II, under the supervision of registered nurses. This is a part-time, .75 FTE, role working Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. 10-hour shifts, variable start and end times. No weekends or Holidays out of our TCO Two Twelve Surgery Center.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms for pain management procedures by ensuring appropriate sterile supplies, needles, drapes, injectates, and imaging support equipment are available, functional, and ready prior to patient arrival.
• Aid physicians during interventional pain management procedures—including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, sacroiliac (SI) joint injections, radiofrequency ablations, and other pain procedures—within Medical Assistant scope of practice and under physician direction.
• Support equipment setup, patient positioning, and procedural workflow specific to pain management procedures to ensure patient safety and efficient operation.
• Aid with TenJet procedures, including room setup, sterile supply preparation, patient positioning, intra-procedural assistance as directed, and post-procedure dressing application per established protocols.
• Accurately capture charges and document within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Set up, turn over, and clean procedure rooms efficiently between cases to support on-time operations and maintain infection prevention standards.
• Restock procedure rooms and surrounding areas daily; monitor and maintain accurate par levels for all supplies and medications.
• Proactively identify and report supply shortages, expired items, equipment concerns, or maintenance needs to leadership or appropriate departments.
• Collaborate with sterile processing, supply chain, or vendor representatives as needed to ensure availability of required supplies, instruments, or equipment.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Foster the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor, as needed).
• Participate in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned (please reference CNA Daily Checklist for specific tasks).

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with a current MA certification required.
• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours.
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required.
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Travel to other work locations, if required.

Skills

• Compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Medical assistant scope of practice.
• Procedural workflow setup and patient positioning.
• Equipment and supply management.
• Documentation and charge capture.
• Supply and inventory management.
• Communication and interaction.
• Problem-solving and logical thinking.
• Equipment operation and communication.
• Time management and workload prioritization.
• Professionalism and respect.

Benefits & Compensation

Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule. We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here. Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement. All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.