Medical Assistant Orthopedics

North American Medical Associates•Cherry Hill, NJ

9d•$21•Hybrid

About The Position

North Ameican Medical Associates (NAMA) is a fast growing multi-speciality medical practice with a team of Doctors and Professionals devoted to the art of diagnosing and treating disorders. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant performs a variety of hands-on clinical tasks under the supervision of an Orthopedic Physician. They are essential members of the orthopedic care team, providing direct patient care, assisting with procedures, and managing administrative tasks. This role ensures that the orthopedic physician can deliver effective, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Knowledge of orthopedic terminology
Must have Medical Assistant Certification
Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Patient preparation: Taking medical history, record vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures
Diagnostic support: collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens for testing and obtain diagnostic testing
Apply splints, casts or bandages, assist in minor surgeries, give injections and removing sutures
Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups
Maintaining and updating medical records, including test results, and treatment notes.
Managing correspondence, answering phones and coordinating hospital admissions or testing.
Must be able to travel to other locations to support the physician.