Medical Assistant - TOC - Urgent Ortho - HSV

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Orthopaedic Center is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant for its Urgent Ortho clinic. This is a full-time role averaging 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant assists various orthopedic physicians under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and provides coverage for clinical teams as needed. The role includes general nursing and clinical support, patient communication and education, appointment and procedure coordination, and preparation of clinic spaces and materials. Local travel to satellite offices may be required according to the schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• ROT or CCMA certification required within 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.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and writing skills.
• Independent, self-starting, and highly motivated.
• Strong patient care and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, teamwork-oriented attitude demonstrated in work history.

Nice To Haves

• At least 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, remove sutures and staples, and provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Draw up and call in medications.
• Apply sterile fields and remove casts and splints.
• Locate necessary imaging, test results, and reports for upcoming appointments.
• Schedule and precertify MRI scans, 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 preoperative 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 scheduled.
• Communicate professionally with patients by 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED