Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician I/Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics - Monroeville - Full time
Core
Assists physicians and extenders in providing medical and clerical support for orthopedic practice locations, including wound care, casting, injections, and patient education.
Role type
Medical Assistant / Orthopedic Technician / Athletic Trainer
Builds
Patient care workflows and orthopedic treatment support
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
wound care, cast/splint application/removal, EKG, phlebotomy, injection administration, patient education, electronic health record documentation, scribing
Preferred skills
3-5 years experience as Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Technologies
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Responsibilities
Perform wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, and application/removal of orthopedic casts/splints; Assist physicians in patient care coordination; Prepare and room patients, interview them, and order radiographs; Document patient health information, history, medications, and allergy lists in the EHR; Function as a scribe to maintain clinic workflow; Educate patients on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care; Manage pre-visit chart tasks and inventory medical supplies; Travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physicians.