Orthopedic Medical Assistant- LH Orthopedics Annapolis

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting providing assistance to Physicians/Physician Assistants and their patients. The role involves a variety of duties including rooming, educating, and helping patients during their visit, as well as assisting with minor procedures, casting/splinting, and suture/staple removal. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant is expected to provide stellar customer service in all patient interactions and work cooperatively, friendly, and in a results-oriented manner with all practice staff and Physicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Nice To Haves

• Documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred
• Customer Service experience, preferred
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the Orthopedic Physician, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts/splints.
• Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints and instructs patient in their proper care/use.
• Removes casts, splints and other orthopedic devices.
• Assists with fitting Orthotic devices when necessary.
• Able to obtain patient vital signs and properly document them in the patients medical record.
• Responsible for accurately entering in patient’s health history as well as meet department initiatives and metrics needed within the patient’s chart.
• Interviews, triages and prepares patients to facilitate smooth flow.
• Demonstrates clinical competency and problem solving in the delivery of patient care by performing indirect and direct patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living if necessary.
• Responsible for accurately documenting patient care.
• Prepares equipment for and assists providers in minor office procedures, and provides other general assistance to the provider and staff as necessary.
• Remove sutures or staples.
• Applies and removes bandages and dressings.
• Properly disposes of medical waste.
• Demonstrates and educates patients on general exercises as ordered by the provider.
• Ensures that sufficient inventories of medical and office supplies are stocked and maintained in the office and exam rooms.
• Able to process the ordering of clinical supplies in accordance with practice standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and working to establish a positive rapport with every patient by demonstrating key components of AAMC’s Service Excellence Framework (iCare).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees