Medical Assistant

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons•West Bloomfield, MI

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides support to physicians, physician extenders, and patients in delivering patient care services. The role collaborates with physicians, physician extenders, and other clinical staff to promote a positive patient experience and improve clinic efficiency and workflow. The Medical Assistant also advocates for the practice and patients when coordinating with outside healthcare facilities, ancillary agencies, and insurance carriers regarding patient care, required services, and durable medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Direct patients to examination rooms during clinic days to support efficient patient flow.
Clean and stock examination rooms between patients, and thoroughly clean and restock them at the end of each day.
Collect specimens, sterilize instruments as needed, and remove staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as directed by a physician.
Assist physicians with procedures as required.
Interview patients; measure vital signs, weight, and height; and accurately record the information in patient charts.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
Draw injections, administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter patient and office data into computer systems to maintain accurate records.
Apply and remove casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by a physician.
Prepare and fit orthopedic bracing devices and durable medical equipment (DME).
Instruct patients on caring for and managing casts, splints, dressings, and DME.
Monitor and respond effectively to patient messages.
Provide support on the clinical phone line for patient-related clinical inquiries.
Perform other tasks as assigned to support smooth clinic operations.