About The Position
Assists physicians and extenders in providing medical and clerical support at orthopedic practice locations. The role supports patient care under the assigned health care provider’s supervision, prepares and rooms patients, documents patient information in the electronic health record, and helps maintain clinic workflow. After appropriate training and documented competency, the employee may perform clinical procedures and may scribe for a provider when needed. The position requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proof of graduation from an AHN-approved Medical Assistant school within five years of hire, graduation from an accredited athletic training education program, or relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of education.
- Medical Assistant certification or Athletic Trainer licensure within 120 days of hire.
- Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
- American Heart Association CPR.
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years’ experience as an Orthopedic Technician, Medical Assistant, or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Responsibilities
- Perform trained and competency-documented procedures, including wound care, dressings, EKGs, suture and staple removal, orthopedic cast and splint application and removal, drawing up injections, vaccines and Botox, phlebotomy for PRP, and assistance with ultrasound procedures.
- Assist with coordinating patient care under the supervision of the assigned health care provider.
- Prepare and room patients; document patient health information, history, and medications; interview patients; and order radiographs according to physician protocols.
- Document pertinent information in the electronic health record and review and update allergy and medication lists, social, medical, and surgical history, and pain screening.
- Scribe for a provider when needed and when appropriately trained and competency-documented.
- Perform pre-visit chart management, obtain diagnostic reports, review charts for completion, and scan pertinent outside findings for physicians and staff.
- Educate patients, according to provider instructions and standards, on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care.
- Prepare exam rooms and maintain adequate supplies in patient treatment areas according to established inventory standards.
- Administer medication only when eligible, trained, competency-documented, and acting within policy and scope of practice; certified athletic trainers cannot administer medications in the clinical setting.
- Travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
