Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

Columbus Community Hospital•Columbus, TX

4d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in an orthopedic clinic under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Practitioner, or Licensed Nurse. The role assists with patient care and carries out duties delegated by a physician, mid-level practitioner, licensed personnel, or clinic manager. The Medical Assistant provides direct noninvasive care, including taking vital signs, administering specified treatments, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Venipuncture and injectable medication administration are invasive care tasks delegated by a physician and/or mid-level practitioner. The Medical Assistant is accountable for patient care information and for communicating and documenting the results of administered care in the patient record. The role requires good interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to learn. Education is provided in basic age-specific clinic patient care, aseptic techniques, and proper body mechanics. The Medical Assistant is required to cross-train in other areas as needed.

Requirements

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care in an orthopedic clinic under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Practitioner, or Licensed Nurse.
Carry out duties delegated by a physician, mid-level practitioner, licensed personnel, or clinic manager.
Provide direct noninvasive patient care, including taking vital signs and administering specific treatments.
Help provide a safe and secure environment.
Perform venipuncture and administer injectable medication when delegated by a physician and/or mid-level practitioner.
Maintain accountability for patient care information and communicate and document the results of care in the patient record.
Cross-train in other areas as needed.