Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Part Time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) works within the administration’s predefined scope-of-practice guidelines for the state where they practice. In the ambulatory care setting, the MA collects subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicates it to the health care provider. Under provider direction, the MA contributes data to licensed health care professionals and follows through on the patient’s plan of care. The MA communicates specifically defined written care instructions from the provider to the patient or caregiver. The role supports patients across the lifespan through preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as they move between care settings. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. Specialized clinical tasks may include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant. Accepted credentials include CMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, or RMA through the listed certifying organizations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.
- For North Dakota practice, registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing is required. If not held at hire, the employee has four months to obtain it; medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse. The employee must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not hold MAIII registration at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to the health care provider.
- Contribute patient-care data to licensed health care professionals and follow through on the patient’s plan of care under provider direction.
- Communicate the provider’s written care instructions to the patient or caregiver.
- Participate in preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up for patients across the lifespan.
- Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
- Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.
- Perform point-of-care testing.
Benefits
- Access to professional development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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