Certified Medical Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Core
Provide clinical patient care, intake, and support for orthopaedic surgery procedures in an ambulatory clinic environment.
Role type
Certified Medical Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Builds
Patient care services and clinic operations for orthopaedic surgery patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, patient intake and history collection, aseptic techniques, infection control, specimen collection, emergency procedures, patient positioning and transfer, chart review, supply management, prescription refill processing, age-specific care (neonate to geriatric)
Preferred skills
EPIC Electronic Medical Record system proficiency
Technologies
EPIC
Responsibilities
Collect patient information and vital signs; assist patients with exam procedures and transfers; perform delegated clinical tasks under supervision; manage clinic supplies and waste disposal; provide patient education and resource referrals; support casting and orthopaedic treatments.
Seniority
Entry-level, direct support role