Medical Assistant - Ortho/Sports Medicine

• Under general supervision of the Clinic Manager and Physician, the Medical Assistant assists with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.
• Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system.
• Assists with the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards.
• Participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs.
• Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.
• Conveys a positive image of the practice.

• Performs patient care as assigned by, and under direct supervision of the provider.
• Accompanies patients to exam/procedure room; assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
• Collects patient history, pulls patient charts, charts patient information; relays instructions to patients/families, answers calls (including pharmacy line) and provides pertinent information.
• Checks schedules and organizes patient flow; sends/receives patient medical records; obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completes forms/requisitions as needed; schedules appointments; verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics; manages charts to ensure information complete and filed appropriately.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to office protocol.
• Cleans and maintains exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits.
• Sterilizes, wraps and labels instruments.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment; keeps appropriate records; orders, sorts, stores supplies; and restocks exam/procedure rooms.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• One year of related healthcare experience required.
• License/Certification: Current certification as a Medical Assistant, C.N.A, EMT, or related certification required. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources