Medical Assistant Orthopedics

About the role

This position is a Medical Assistant role at Department 02408 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem Medical Plz Miller - Surgery: Orthopedics. The position is full-time with benefits eligibility and works 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications).
• Maintains Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Auxiliary in procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under Physician/APP orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents.
• Fulfills necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
• Communicates accurately and timely information with the patient.
• Performs basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.

Requirements

• Licensed Medical Assistant from one of the following organizations: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA), NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT), RMA from American Allied Health, NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA), NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities required: Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems, demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.