Medical Assistant- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

ORTHOLONESTAR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Job DetailsJob Location: Cypress, TX 77433Reports directly to the Physician supervisor and responsible for patient care responsibilities as assigned by Physician. Key Responsibilities: Medical Assistant/Clinician duties Patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assist patients with changing to exam gowns, and transfer to exam table if needed. Assess patient’s general condition and collect patient history. Document health history, activities, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record Provide basic patient care as ordered by physician and assist physician with various procedures. Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to patient. Cast and splint application and removal. Fit patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered by physician Wound dressing changes Prepare injections Suture and staple removal Sterile tray set-ups Obtain lab/x-ray reports Schedule surgery, hospital procedures and pre- and post-op appointments Schedule MRI, CT scans, labs, etc. Schedule referrals to other physicians Clean and stock exam rooms Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules QualificationsRequired Skills & Competencies:

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate
LVN, CMA, CST preferred or equivalent experience - prefer current state license or national certification.
Maintains current CPR certification
Appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
Health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, outsourced companies and physicians
Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, organization, little supervision needed to complete tasks, and ability to multitask
Understanding of patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Dependability including traits such as attendance, punctuality, ability to follow instructions and ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

LVN, CMA, CST preferred or equivalent experience - prefer current state license or national certification.

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant/Clinician duties
Patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assist patients with changing to exam gowns, and transfer to exam table if needed.
Assess patient’s general condition and collect patient history.
Document health history, activities, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record
Provide basic patient care as ordered by physician and assist physician with various procedures.
Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to patient.
Cast and splint application and removal.
Fit patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered by physician
Wound dressing changes
Prepare injections
Suture and staple removal
Sterile tray set-ups
Obtain lab/x-ray reports
Schedule surgery, hospital procedures and pre- and post-op appointments
Schedule MRI, CT scans, labs, etc.
Schedule referrals to other physicians
Clean and stock exam rooms
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules