Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the Physician or Nurse, providing care to individuals and families as instructed by the Physician / Physician Assistant. Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of 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. Will function as a patient screener only and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred 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/surgial 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.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- a matched retirement plan
- an employee wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
