Medical Assistant

TOC- The Orthopaedic Center•Huntsville, AL

34d

About The Position

Primary Responsibilities/Requirements: Perform general nursing duties in a busy orthopedic setting Perform wound care/dressing changes Drawing up injections Call in or escribe medications Application of sterile fields Applying splints and fitting of orthotics as needed Schedule diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, etc.) and obtain insurance precertification Locate any necessary test results, and/or reports Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc. Prepare charts for clinic and print out patient information Fill out return-to-work forms (FMLA/STD) as needed Obtain signature on miscellaneous forms and fax as needed Friendly and Professional patient communication: Answering and returning patient phone calls Procedure education Escorting patients to and from exam rooms Responding to and charting patient messages and other necessary documentation Must also possess: MA license or certification preferred Orthopedic experience a plus Clinical experience preferred Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in very busy clinical setting Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills Independent and highly motivated Exhibit initiative and self-discipline Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history Experience with surgical patients preferred Physical Demands: Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully Frequent moving, pushing, pulling of heavy patients and/or equipment Constant standing and walking for long periods of time Must be agile and able to work efficiently in space limited areas Consistently work at a productive pace Must readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes To apply please visit: https://www.visittoc.com/about-us/careers/ [https://www.visittoc.com/about-us/careers/]

Requirements

MA license or certification preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in very busy clinical setting
Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
Independent and highly motivated
Exhibit initiative and self-discipline
Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history
Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully
Frequent moving, pushing, pulling of heavy patients and/or equipment
Constant standing and walking for long periods of time
Must be agile and able to work efficiently in space limited areas
Consistently work at a productive pace
Must readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience a plus
Clinical experience preferred
Experience with surgical patients preferred

Responsibilities

Perform general nursing duties in a busy orthopedic setting
Perform wound care/dressing changes
Drawing up injections
Call in or escribe medications
Application of sterile fields
Applying splints and fitting of orthotics as needed
Schedule diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, etc.) and obtain insurance precertification
Locate any necessary test results, and/or reports
Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc.
Prepare charts for clinic and print out patient information
Fill out return-to-work forms (FMLA/STD) as needed
Obtain signature on miscellaneous forms and fax as needed
Friendly and Professional patient communication
Answering and returning patient phone calls
Procedure education
Escorting patients to and from exam rooms
Responding to and charting patient messages and other necessary documentation