Medical Assistant Uncertified

Job Duities:

• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding employees, patients, medical staff, hospital business, etc.;
• Follows infection control protocols;
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to supervisor immediately;
• Performs various functions on computer as necessary with minimal errors;
• Clean rooms in between patients;
• Ensures supplies have been replenished in work areas and exam rooms as necessary;
• Orders supplies from purchasing and pharmacy when necessary;
• Organize and maintain patient charts (filing and proper documentation)
• Process Ortho Clinic referrals
• Process surgical clearances;
• Liaise with the Orthopedist in booking patients’ appointments in line with their schedule to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
• Triage patients (verifies patient information, medical history, allergies, and purpose of visit);
• Obtains and records patient's vital signs, weight, blood pressure, height and temperature;
• Prepare patients for examination, escort them to the treatment from and be present during examination/treatment to assist the physician in treatment procedures.
• Suture removals, staple removals, casting, and minor wound care;
• Provides care as directed, including but not limited to obtaining blood specimens, dressing wounds, injection administration, and other requested duties;
• Demonstrates all Orthopedic Clinic products for proper use by patient;
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient;
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries;
• Schedules appointments;
• Forwards clinic notes to patient’s referring provider;
• Follows up with patients on test results, including the scheduling of any additional tests;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• - more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented
• - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible
• - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented
• - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group