Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

General Summary

Under direct supervision, performs administrative and clinical tasks to assist in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and record medical histories and vital signs in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Prepare patients for examinations/procedures and assist providers.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations.
• Document care provided during patient visits in the EHR.
• Respond to and document patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message, and/or My Chart.
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the EHR for provider sign-off.
• Provide discharge instructions to patients and/or caregivers.
• Prepare medication refill/request for provider review.
• Collect and transport specimens.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Perform electrocardiography, respiratory, and other testing.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments and outpatient procedures.
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
• Enter referrals for provider sign-off.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
• Clean instruments and equipment.
• Comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Function as a health care advocate.
• Inform individuals of office policies and procedures.
• Inform patients about health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment compliance within scope of practice.
• Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Perform basic clerical duties, including answering phones, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).
• OR Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years.
• OR Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
• OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• OR Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Must successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.

Additional Information

• Works in a patient care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Requires manual dexterity, walking, standing, stooping, and some heavy lifting of patients and/or equipment.