Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Clinic

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of a Physician or Nurse, providing care to individuals and families as instructed by the Physician or Physician Assistant. This role is part of Methodist Medical Group, the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare, operating a network of 12 hospitals and numerous clinics. The organization is recognized as an award-winning workplace.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting is required
National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification required
Valid CPR certification required

Responsibilities

Maintains strict patient confidentiality and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information
Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of all physicians, Practice Manager and Back Office Coordinator
Screen phone calls
Function as a patient screener only and will not make medical decisions during the triage process
Immediately refer any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision to a physician
Assists physicians in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures
Takes patient history and vitals
Rechecks BP if abnormal
Cast/splint removal when needed
Cast/splint patient when needed
Staple/suture removal when needed
Check faxes routinely
Complete FMLA paperwork
Chart prep
Enter/update surgical history into the EMR
Scan paperwork / test results
Clear out in baskets and MyChart messages
Performs additional tasks, special projects and/or duties as assigned
Other job duties as assigned