Medical Assistant - Certified - Hand and Upper Extremity
Core
Provide basic technical clinical services and clerical support to patients of all ages with surgical and nonsurgical conditions including trauma/fractures of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.
Role type
Certified Medical Assistant (Hand and Upper Extremity)
Builds
Patient care delivery and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical Assistant Certification, AHA BLS-HCP, patient assessment, specimen collection, diagnostic testing (EKGs, audiograms, spirometry), medication administration, EHR usage, sterilization
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical records, automated computer systems
Responsibilities
Collect patient assessment data (vital signs, history), prepare patients for provider evaluation, perform diagnostic tests, collect and prepare lab specimens, administer medications under supervision, maintain exam and treatment rooms, document patient information, perform clerical duties (scheduling, check-in), transport patients
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required