Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Physician Practice

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Clinic Manager and Physician, the Medical Assistant assists with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks and serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. The role supports patients’ safety, comfort, care, and treatment according to established standards; participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs; follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures; and conveys a positive image of the practice. The Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care under the provider’s direct supervision. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs, administering ordered vaccines and injections, performing screening and waived tests, assisting with procedures, collecting blood samples, and conducting DOT and Non-DOT drug screen collection and breath alcohol testing. The role also supports patient preparation and movement, gathers histories and documentation, communicates instructions, manages calls and records, coordinates scheduling and patient flow, and verifies insurance and demographic information. The position includes preparing, cleaning, maintaining, and restocking exam and procedure rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies; adhering to infection prevention protocols; protecting patient rights and confidential information; and maintaining a safe work environment. The Medical Assistant participates in quality and process improvement, professional development, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance, and may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related healthcare experience.
Current certification as a Medical Assistant, C.N.A., EMT, or related certification.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment and before independently administering patient care.
Visual and hearing acuity.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care as assigned under the direct supervision of the provider.
Collect and document vital signs; administer ordered vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Perform screening tests, including EKGs, rapid strep and flu tests, hemoglobin A1C, and blood sugar tests, according to provider guidelines.
Assist physicians and nurses with procedures and apply bandages.
Perform venipuncture and capillary sticks to obtain blood samples for diagnostic testing.
Collect DOT and Non-DOT drug screens and perform breath alcohol testing.
Perform waived testing, including urine dipsticks, hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C, bedside glucose, qualitative pregnancy, rapid strep and flu, PKU, and pediatric lead testing.
Accompany patients to exam and procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient histories, pull charts, document patient information, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls including the pharmacy line, and provide pertinent information.
Check schedules and organize patient flow; send and receive medical records; obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; and maintain complete, appropriately filed charts.
Set up instruments and equipment according to office protocol; clean and maintain rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; sterilize, wrap, and label instruments; perform routine preventive equipment maintenance and maintain records; order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
Adhere to infection prevention protocols and protect patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality, including appropriate handling of PHI.
Demonstrate adaptability, problem-solving, and professional behavior.
Participate in interdisciplinary program evaluation, process improvement, and client-centered outcome initiatives.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and competence-validation requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Participate in survey-readiness activities and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Abide by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns appropriately.
Perform other related duties as assigned.