Medical Assistant (MA), Orthopedics - Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs patient care and clerical duties. The role supports Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives and requires a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Medical Assisting Certification or three years of experience as a Medical Assistant (equivalent experience such as Army Medic or Navy Corpsman).
American Heart Association CPR certification.
Proficiency in basic clinical skills required by the specialty, such as phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement, EKG, and injections.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including walking, standing, using arms and hands, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 35 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds, reaching overhead, and working in confined spaces.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting.
Electronic Medical Records experience.

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to exam rooms in a timely and courteous manner.
Review patient charts and obtain reports and results needed by the provider before examinations or treatment.
Obtain and document patient chief complaints and vital signs, including height, weight, and blood pressure.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms are appropriately supplied and prepared for each visit.
Review patient-supplied history forms for completeness and obtain missing information within parameters established by the supervising provider.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Draw blood and assist in obtaining other specimens; prepare and route specimens to laboratories, using in-house services when appropriate and following insurance verification.
Document activities, interventions, patient and family responses, and prescribed medications in the medical record.
Communicate provider advice and instructions to patients within the scope of training.
Follow infection control and safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
Phone prescriptions to pharmacies based on providers’ written orders.
Provide results and other information to patients as specifically directed by the provider.
Assist patients with scheduling future appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic testing as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.