Medical Assistant - MA - Orthopedics
Core
Supports patients and providers in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting by performing basic direct patient care, preparing for procedures, and managing clinical supplies.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Outpatient patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, Patient ambulation assistance, Aseptic dressing application, Electronic medical record documentation, Lab specimen collection, High-level disinfection, Inventory management
Preferred skills
Basic Life Support Certification, 1 year related work experience
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Take vital signs and assist patients with ambulation and examination preparation; Assist providers in setting up minor procedures and applying aseptic dressings; Obtain and document patient information in the electronic medical record; Collect and prepare lab specimens; Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization of equipment; Inventory and order clinical supplies; Reinforce patient instructions regarding treatment plans.