Medical Assistant- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

ORTHOLONESTAR•Cypress, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care at Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and reports directly to the Physician supervisor. The role performs patient care responsibilities assigned by the physician, assists with clinical procedures, and supports patient scheduling and clinic operations. The Medical Assistant may travel between clinics to help cover patient care; this travel is not reimbursed by the practice. The position involves a moderate noise level and potential exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and medicinal preparations. Physical requirements include sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling objects, bending, stooping, climbing or balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. The role also requires close and peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and spending up to four to five hours in front of a computer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Use universal precautions and appropriate workplace-safety and confidentiality methods.
Accurately chart patient data and manage health information appropriately.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a cooperative work attitude toward coworkers, management, patients, visitors, outsourced companies, and physicians.
Planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, organization, ability to complete tasks with little supervision, and ability to multitask.
Ability to understand patient education needs and effectively share information with patients and families.
Dependability, including attendance, punctuality, following instructions, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

LVN, CMA, or CST credential, or equivalent experience.
Current state license or national certification.

Responsibilities

Carry out patient care responsibilities assigned by the physician.
Schedule and organize patient flow; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms, assist with changing into exam gowns, and transfer patients to exam tables if needed.
Assess patients’ general condition and collect patient histories.
Document health history, activities, medications dispensed or prescribed, and other information in the medical record.
Provide basic patient care as ordered by the physician and assist with procedures.
Provide patient education materials and communicate physician advice and instructions to patients.
Apply and remove casts and splints.
Fit patients with braces, boots, and other durable medical equipment as ordered by the physician.
Change wound dressings; prepare injections; and remove sutures and staples.
Set up sterile trays.
Obtain laboratory and X-ray reports.
Schedule surgeries, hospital procedures, pre- and post-operative appointments, MRI and CT scans, laboratory tests, and referrals to other physicians.
Clean and stock exam rooms.
Follow infection-control and safety guidelines and confidentiality policies, including HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flag Rules.
Travel between clinics to help cover patient care.