Medical Assistant- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

About the role

Under the supervision of the Physician, assist in office and lab procedures, point of care testing, injections, phlebotomy, sterilization of instruments and clerical duties. Provide patient centered care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily patient and provider flow.
• Assist Physician with patient care as required.
• Ensure that exam rooms are prepared for each visit and set up clinical areas.
• Follow directions as given by the provider and leadership.
• Conduct phlebotomy and point of care testing, based on practice needs.
• Accurately complete the registration process.
• Perform chart documentation.
• Use clinical and clerical skills in support of patient care.
• Enhance patient experience and uphold the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Participate in process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to cross-train to other positions within the practice, as needed.
• Adhere to BVHS policies regarding workplace civility and standards of behavior.
• Comply with all organizational privacy policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification/Registered/Diploma.
• Previous medical experience.
• Experience in giving injections/blood draws.
• Medical terminology experience.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
• Experience taking manual and/or electronic vitals.
• Experience communicating with patients over the phone and in-person.
• Experience with sterile procedures.
• Experience assisting Providers with procedures.
• Experience working in a medical practice.

Physical demands

• Full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting, and standing.
• Walk for up to one hour a day, stand for five hours a day and sit for two hours.
• Lift twenty pounds and reach work above the shoulders.
• Good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity to operate machines.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate with patients, providers, and co-workers.
• Vision corrected and hearing in the normal range.
• Classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).