Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Up to 2 years of relevant entry level work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant
• CPR / BLS certification

Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

• Life: Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.
• Emotional: Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.
• Physical: Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.
• Financial: Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

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