Medical Assistant - Contingent/Part-Time

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC•Royal Oak, MI

About The Position

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

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 the physician with procedures as required.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and accurately record the 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.
Instruct patients on caring for and managing casts, splints, dressings, and durable medical equipment.
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 smooth clinic operations.