Orthopedic Medical Assistant-Capital Ortho Lanham Med

About the Role

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting providing assistance to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and their patients. The role involves a variety of duties including rooming, educating, and helping patients during their visit, as well as assisting with minor procedures, casting/splinting, and suture/staple removal. The position requires stellar customer service in all patient interactions and collaboration with practice staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Orthopedic Physician, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts/splints.
• Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass, and preformed splints; instructs patients in their proper care/use.
• Removes casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices.
• Assists with fitting orthotic devices when necessary.
• Obtains patient vital signs and documents them accurately in the patient’s medical record.
• Accurately enters patient’s health history and meets department initiatives and metrics within the patient’s chart.
• Interviews, triages, and prepares patients to facilitate smooth flow.
• Demonstrates clinical competency and problem-solving in delivering patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living if necessary.
• Prepares equipment for and assists providers in minor office procedures, including suture/staple removal.
• Applies and removes bandages and dressings; properly disposes of medical waste.
• Demonstrates and educates patients on general exercises as ordered by the provider.
• Ensures sufficient inventories of medical and office supplies are stocked and maintained in the office and exam rooms.
• Processes the ordering of clinical supplies in accordance with practice standards.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and establishes a positive rapport with every patient by demonstrating key components of AAMC’s Service Excellence Framework (iCare).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Working Conditions

• Reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Physical demands: Medium work requiring the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend, and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to speak, hear, read, and write English in an understandable manner.
• Must have the mental capacity to work in an organized, independent manner and exercise good judgment.
• Must demonstrate a professional, courteous disposition and communicate well.
• Must maintain a clean, neat, and friendly appearance.

Pay

$21—$26 USD per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings based on employment status.