Medical Assistant

Ortho Sport and Spine Physicians•Little Rock, AR

20d

About The Position

Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is a nationally recognized center of excellence in orthopedic sports medicine, orthopedic spine surgery, and interventional spine treatments. The organization provides state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatments for complex neck and spine problems and sports-related injuries and conditions at locations throughout the United States. The Medical Assistant assists practitioners in providing patient care. The role includes maintaining patient records and contact information, scheduling appointments, and performing standard care procedures such as drawing blood, checking vital signs, and collecting lab samples. The Medical Assistant also prepares patients and examination rooms, supports procedures and diagnostic testing, maintains supplies and equipment, and completes administrative tasks. The position involves occasional standing, walking, extended sitting, handling objects and equipment, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. It may require occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and repetitive upper-body motion during extended computer use. Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Firm grasp of medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
Strong knowledge and understanding of electronic medical record systems.
Knowledge of diagnostic testing and sterilization equipment.
Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds and repetitive upper-body motion during extended computer use.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant credential.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep rooms neat and clean.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record patients' medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, and physician instructions to patients.
Dispose of waste materials in biohazard or sharps containers as appropriate.
Organize, plan, and prioritize work in conjunction with the provider and Facilities Manager.
Inventory medical supplies and equipment.
Perform administrative clerical work in medical settings.
Maintain inventory of medications for patients and the procedure area.
Operate x-ray or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic testing, as applicable.
Clean and sterilize medical equipment and observe sterile technique while performing duties.
Prepare prescreening for procedures and surgical consultations.
Fit patients with durable medical equipment (DME) and instruct them on its proper use.
Perform audits as needed on related tasks.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.