Medical Assistant- Orthopedic Associates- Full-Time - Dayshift

The Medical Assistant works with the physicians and clinical staff to coordinate and assist with patient care.

• Follow clinical assignment sheet daily including team duties.


• Coordinate patient flow.


• Prepare patient for examination by provider.


• Enter patient data in EHR to capture MIPS directives.


• Change dressings, collect specimens and provide treatments as directed by provider.


• Apply and remove casts/splints/sutures/staples as directed by practitioner.


• Take calls, document and complete phone messages from patients or other health care providers and route them appropriately per each team protocol.


• Provide DME to patients and complete DME paperwork.


• Patient pre- and post-operative teaching as ordered by practitioner.


• Schedule tests or appointments with hospital or other providers as needed.


• Schedule follow-up appointments for patients upon discharge.


• Assure the clinical area is clean and organized.


• Stock patient rooms as needed.


• Package instruments for sterilization.


• Promote safe and effective patient care.


• Observe and comply with all OAM personnel policies and procedures.


• Communicate and interact effectively with patients and families, physicians, peers and other team members to maximize successful patient outcomes.


• Maintain the confidentiality of patient and staff related information.


• Follow compliance and safety requirements.


• Other duties as assigned.