Medical Assistant – Mercy Clinic Orthopedics
Core
Supports providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Clinical & Administrative)
Builds
Patient care workflow and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient rooming, vital signs measurement, medical history documentation, basic diagnostic testing, infection control, exam room preparation, patient education reinforcement, scheduling support
Preferred skills
accredited Medical Assistant program graduation, one year of outpatient/ambulatory care experience
Technologies
clinical equipment, PPE
Responsibilities
Rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, updating medical and medication histories, preparing patients for exams, performing basic diagnostic testing, reinforcing patient education, maintaining clean exam rooms, assisting with scheduling tests and referrals
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior