Orthopedic Medical Assistant-LH Orthopedics Annapolis

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

5d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting providing assistance to Physicians/Physician Assistants and their patients. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant will perform a variety of duties including: rooming, educating, and helping patients during their visit. Responsibilities also include helping with minor procedures, casting/splinting, and suture/staple removal. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant provides stellar customer service in all patient interactions. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in a cooperative, friendly and results oriented manner with all other members of the practice staff and the Physician(s).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required or documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 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).

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

What This Job Offers

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