Medical Assistant Float - TOC - HSV
About The Position
The Orthopaedic Center is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant floater to assist orthopedic physicians under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and provide coverage for clinical teams as needed. This full-time position averages 40 hours per week and requires local travel to satellite offices as schedules require. The Medical Assistant performs general nursing duties, including suture and staple removal, wound care and dressing changes, drawing up and calling in medications, applying sterile fields, and removing casts and splints. The role also supports appointment and clinic preparation, scheduling and precertification, surgery coordination, patient communication and education, and administrative documentation. The Medical Assistant communicates with patients, physicians, and staff and escorts patients to and from exam rooms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- ROT or CCMA certification required by the first 90 days of employment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians, and staff.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Outstanding organizational, verbal, and writing skills.
- Independent, self-starting, and highly motivated.
- Strong patient care and interpersonal skills.
- Proven positive teamwork attitude in work history.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of full-time clinical experience in healthcare is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist orthopedic physicians under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and provide coverage for clinical teams as needed.
- Perform general nursing duties, including suture and staple removal, wound care and dressing changes, drawing up and calling in medications, applying sterile fields, and removing casts and splints.
- Locate imaging, test results, and reports needed for upcoming appointments.
- Schedule and precertify MRIs, lab work, procedures, and surgeries.
- Prepare for clinic by printing patient information as requested by physicians, preparing exam rooms, restocking supplies, and powering up computers.
- Assist with verifying pre-operative labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed.
- Complete disability, return-to-work, and insurance forms, and obtain physician signatures on miscellaneous forms.
- Travel locally to satellite offices as schedule requires.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with patients when answering and returning calls, making appointment and surgery reminder calls, responding to and charting patient messages, and communicating test results under physician direction.
- Provide patient education and handouts.
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms.
- Communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians, and staff.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
