Medical Assistant - OrthoKansas
Core
A Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks to support physicians and healthcare professionals in delivering primary health care and patient care management.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Primary health care delivery and patient care management
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient intake, vital signs measurement, medical record management, insurance form processing, laboratory specimen collection, instrument sterilization, wound care, cast care, appointment scheduling, patient education, drug refill authorization, room safety assessment
Preferred skills
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, 6 months clinical experience
Technologies
Electronic health record applications
Responsibilities
Update and file patient medical records; take medical histories and record vital signs; explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examination; collect and prepare laboratory specimens; assist with wound care and cast care; schedule appointments and handle correspondence; maintain smooth patient flow in the clinic; ensure treatment rooms are equipped and clean; authorize drug refills and telephone prescriptions if certified/registered.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC