Clinic MA, Duncan Orthopedics

About the role

Assist physician and advanced practice providers with all aspects of patient visits. Facilitate patient and physician/advanced practice provider communication via patient portal, phone, or other communication method. Float to other clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients to obtain vitals, history of present illness (HPI), review patient history, and reconcile medication.
• Document information accurately and efficiently in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure results are available from any testing performed since last office visit.
• Keep exam rooms, lab, procedure rooms, and medical equipment in patient-ready condition.
• Order medical supplies to maintain required levels.
• At physician or advanced practice provider direction, order testing, process referrals to specialists, communicate results to patients, and answer messages.
• Provide phlebotomy services.
• Perform basic tests.
• Travel to other clinics as needed to provide sufficient coverage.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapt assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Utilize assistive devices for lifting.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Clinic Practice Manager, physician, or advanced practice provider.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and/or 2 years of experience preferred.
• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills with information technology associated with the position.
• Previous EMR experience preferred.
• Accuracy is critical when executing physician or provider orders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Ability to travel to various clinics around the facility.
• Current valid driver’s license in good standing and automobile liability insurance must be maintained for positions requiring travel.
• Must adhere to DRH policy requiring vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Respirator and fit testing required.
• Safety-Sensitive Position: applicants cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card.