Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant
Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization's policies.
Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
Provide additional duties as may be assigned.
* Working knowledge of EHR and EPM systems
* Document and update patient information in EHR system
* Update patient medication list.
* Organize daily work schedules and respond to emergencies as necessary.
* Prepare patient for examination, instruct patient on procedure, and assist physician during exam.
* Perform clinical task: remove casts/dressing, remove sutures/staples, and prepare injections.
* Order radiology studies in EHR.
* Generate necessary forms for scheduling tests, surgery, Physical therapy, work/gym excuses, scripts for medication and patient instructions.
* Fit patients with durable medical equipment and generate prescriptions as prescribed by physician.
* Store durable medical equipment
* Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.
* Perform all work duties as assigned to meet the department needs.
* Interact professionally with patients, physicians and co-workers.
* Follow pre-established guidelines and policies to perform the functions of the job.
Previous Orthopedic experience required