Orthopedic Medical Assistant-LH Orthopedics Bowie

About the Role

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting providing assistance to Physicians/Physician Assistants and their patients. This role involves a variety of duties including rooming, educating, and assisting patients during their visit. Responsibilities also extend to assisting with minor procedures, casting/splinting, and suture/staple removal, all while providing stellar customer service.

Key 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 and 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 properly documents them in the patient's medical record.
• Accurately enters patient's health history and meets department initiatives and metrics.
• Interviews, triages and prepares patients to facilitate smooth patient flow.
• Performs indirect and direct 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.
• Removes sutures or staples.
• 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.
• 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).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Familiarity with casting/splinting techniques.
• Experience with suture/staple removal.
• Ability to apply and remove bandages and dressings.
• Knowledge of medical waste disposal.
• Experience with supply inventory and ordering.
• Ability to work in an organized, independent manner and exercise judgment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Medium physical work: able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to speak, hear, read, and write the English language.
• Must demonstrate a professional and courteous disposition and an ability to communicate well.
• Must be clean, neat, and have a friendly appearance.