Medical Assistant - Contingent/Part-Time

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons•Royal Oak, MI

11h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides support to the physician, physician extender, and patient for patient care services. The role collaborates with physicians, physician extenders, and other clinical staff to optimize the patient experience, efficiency, and workflow. The Medical Assistant also advocates for the practice and patient when coordinating with outside healthcare facilities, ancillary agencies, and insurance carriers regarding the patient's care, required services, and durable medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Direct patients to examination rooms during clinic days to ensure 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 the physician with procedures as required.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and accurately record information 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 (DME).
Instruct patients on caring for and managing casts, splints, dressings, and DME.
Monitor and respond to patient messages effectively.
Provide support on the clinical phone line for patient-related clinical inquiries.
Perform other tasks as assigned to support the smooth operation of the clinic.