Medical Assistant​/Orthopedics Technician-Orthopedics Institute- III

Medical Assistant/Orthopedics Technician - Orthopedics Institute - Century III

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Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical and clerical support for the various orthopedic practice locations.

• After appropriate training and documented competency, performs various related procedures including wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, application/removal of orthopedic casts/splints, and drawing up injections, vaccines, botox, phlebotomy for PRP, and assisting with ultrasound procedures.
• Assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the assigned health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to documenting patient health information, history and medications. Accurately interviews patients and orders radiographs according to physician protocols.
• Accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record. Reviews and updates allergy and medication list, social, medical and surgical history and pain screening. May function as a scribe to the provider when needed to maintain clinic workflow.
• Performs pre-visit chart management tasks by obtaining diagnostic reports and reviewing charts for completion.
• Educates patients on proper wound and pin care, cast care and postoperative care.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies and appropriate supplies stocked with established inventory standards.
• Requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physician(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned when needed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proof of graduation from an AHN approved Medical Assistant School within five years of hire OR graduate from an accredited athletic training education program OR relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire. Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• 3-5 years’ experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC).

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