Medical Assistant (MA), Orthopedics - Full Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports orthopedic providers by managing patient flow, obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and performing patient-care and clerical duties. The role supports Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, with a commitment to quality service for patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and rooms for visits, reviews charts and patient history forms, assists providers with examinations and procedures, collects and routes specimens, and documents care in the medical record. The position also communicates provider instructions and results within the scope of training, handles prescription calls based on written provider orders, and helps patients arrange follow-up appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant may not interpret results or independently provide medical advice.
Requirements
- Medical Assisting Certification or three years of experience as a Medical Assistant, including 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.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing and pulling 20 pounds.
- 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 work in confined spaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.
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 or results required by the provider before examinations or treatments.
- Obtain and document patient chief complaints and vital signs, including height, weight, and blood pressure.
- Prepare and supply examination and procedure rooms according to the patient’s visit needs.
- Review patient-provided history forms for completeness and obtain missing information within the supervising provider’s parameters.
- Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
- Draw blood or assist with 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, safety, and confidentiality policies.
- Call prescriptions in 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 needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
