Orthopedic/Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG - West

Memorial Healthcare

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or registered nurse, provides patient care to orthopedic patients.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT), or Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have six (6) months of patient care experience or six (6) months experience as an orthopedic assistant, and/or Medical Assistant.
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Nice To Haves

Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.
Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
Reviews/Documents Social Determinants.
Provides education/resources as needed.
Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.
Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate.
Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
Documents patient care provided.
Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed.
Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.