Medical Assistant

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons•Royal Oak, MI

15h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians, physician extenders, and patients with patient care services. The role collaborates with physicians, physician extenders, and other clinical staff to promote a positive patient experience and improve clinic efficiency and workflow. The Medical Assistant also advocates for the practice and patients when coordinating with outside healthcare facilities, ancillary agencies, and insurance carriers regarding patient care, services, and durable medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Direct patients to examination rooms during clinic days to support efficient patient flow.
Clean and stock examination rooms between patients, and thoroughly clean and restock them at the end of each day.
Collect specimens, sterilize instruments as needed, and remove staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as directed by the physician.
Assist physicians with procedures as required.
Interview patients; measure and record vital signs, weight, and height in patient charts.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
Draw injections, administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter patient and office data into computer systems to maintain accurate records.
Apply and remove casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
Prepare and fit orthopedic bracing devices and durable medical equipment.
Instruct patients on caring for and managing casts, splints, dressings, and durable medical equipment.
Monitor and respond to patient messages effectively.
Support the clinical phone line by responding to patient-related clinical inquiries.
Perform other tasks as assigned to support clinic operations.
Advocate for patients and the practice in communications with outside healthcare facilities, ancillary agencies, and insurance carriers concerning care and required services.