Registered Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Laredo, TX

About The Position

The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider and supports clinical and administrative functions. The role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, manages patient intake, and helps ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service. The RMA performs clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks. The position also supports administrative work, maintains documentation and supplies, educates patients, and provides prompt, courteous service to providers, patients, and visitors. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies and standards are required.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent patient service.
Time-management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Critical-thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with clinical procedures, including taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
Perform patient intake, report test results, conduct phone triage, and document medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
Support administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
Maintain an organized workload and provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to maintain appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, and address questions to ensure understanding.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.