Medical Assistant Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Middletown, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant for Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates in Middletown, Connecticut. The role supports efficient clinical operations and works with a team serving orthopedic and spine patients. The position may involve travel to satellite offices and rotating coverage of evening Urgent Ortho hours. The practice describes opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to handle a high-stress, busy work environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to travel between satellite offices.
Medical-assistant certification is preferred; eligible candidates may have completed an accredited medical assisting program, completed CNA or EMT programs, or have previous medical experience as an intern or scribe.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic and/or casting experience.
Medical-assistant certification.
Completion of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES; the program may be a one-year certificate or diploma program or a two-year associate degree program.
Completion of a CNA or EMT program, or previous medical experience as an intern or scribe.

Responsibilities

Arrive promptly according to scheduled clinic sessions and work with the team to keep clinics running smoothly.
Room patients; complete DME and cast tasks; clean exam and waiting rooms; and stock rooms.
Interview patients and verify, record, and document medical history, medications, allergies, and visit purpose.
Obtain outside reports and imaging reports, and open images for provider review.
Prepare patients for examinations by ordering preliminary physical tests and X-rays.
Coordinate with electronic health records, radiology, and service coordination departments to obtain resources for patient care.
Maintain accurate notes and records while protecting patient dignity and confidentiality.
Remove sutures and staples as appropriate, and prepare injectable medications according to physician orders.
Assist providers with ultrasound-guided procedures using portable and handheld devices.
Assess wounds before cast application or removal and consult providers for further orders when problems are identified, as appropriate.
Apply and manage casts, including specialized casts and fracture braces; adjust, remove, repair, bi-valve, wedge, and window casts as needed.
Provide instruction and demonstrations of casting techniques to coworkers and other health professionals when requested.
Measure and fit patients for orthopedic braces, devices, and ambulatory aids, and instruct patients on their care and use.
Fabricate and apply splints and bandages, including finger, humeral, and knee splints and back braces.
Document, code, and bill DME products appropriately.
Instruct patients and families in cast, splint, brace, and skin care, and reinforce physician-provided information about injuries, treatment plans, and anticipated results.
Order and maintain equipment, including cleaning and preparing instruments for autoclaving; manage orthopedic supplies and stock rooms and empty biohazard bins.
Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
Prepare for clinic by bringing necessary supplies; after clinic, clean and stock rooms, power down computers, and possibly prepare for the next provider clinic with user logins.
Assist and monitor other clinics when schedule and time allow, including rooming patients, helping with patient kiosks, and completing DME and cast tasks.
Cover evening Urgent Ortho hours on a rotating basis within the department and travel to satellite offices when assigned.
Chart, prepare, and review schedules, ensuring reports and tests are available for providers; assist with triage tasks.
Train with the Front Desk on checking patients in and out.