Orthopedic Medical Assistant-LH Orthopedics Bowie

Luminis Health • Bowie, MD

11d • $21 - $26

About The Position

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting, assisting physicians and physician assistants and supporting patients throughout their visits. The role includes rooming and educating patients, helping with minor procedures, applying and removing casts and splints, and removing sutures or staples. The assistant provides excellent customer service and works cooperatively with practice staff and physicians to support patient care and clinic operations.

The position also includes documenting patient information, taking vital signs, preparing patients and equipment, maintaining clinical supplies, and following departmental policies and procedures. Employees may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, move up to 20 pounds frequently, and move up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, and move intermittently during work hours, and to stand for long periods.
• Ability to speak, hear, read, and write English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to work in an organized and independent manner and exercise sound judgment.
• Professional and courteous disposition, effective communication, and a neat, friendly appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation documentation from an accredited training program.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic physicians and PA/NPs with fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts and splints.
• Apply slings, ace wraps, crutches or canes, immobilizers, plaster and fiberglass casts, and preformed splints; instruct patients in their proper care and use.
• Remove casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices, and assist with fitting orthotic devices when necessary.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, health history, and other required information in the patient medical record.
• Interview, triage, and prepare patients to support smooth patient flow.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, including assisting patients with activities of daily living when necessary.
• Prepare equipment for and assist providers with minor office procedures.
• Remove sutures or staples and apply or remove bandages and dressings.
• Dispose of medical waste properly.
• Demonstrate and educate patients on general exercises as ordered by the provider.
• Maintain adequate inventories of medical and office supplies in the office and exam rooms, and process clinical supply orders according to practice standards.
• Provide professional, courteous service and build positive rapport with patients in keeping with AAMC’s iCare Service Excellence Framework.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan, with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability coverage, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED