Medical Assistant

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC in Novi, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, physician extenders and patients across the clinic. The role emphasizes a positive patient experience, efficient workflow and advocacy for care coordination with outside facilities and insurance carriers.

You will direct patients to exam rooms, prepare treatment spaces, collect specimens, assist procedures, record vital signs, enter data into EMR, apply casts and dressings, and help with DME.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to examination rooms during clinic days to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Collect specimens, sterilize instruments, and remove staples/dressings as directed by the physician.
• Assist the physician with various procedures as required.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and accurately record this information in patient charts.
• Enter patient and office data into computer systems to maintain accurate records.
• Apply and remove casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician; fit orthopedic bracing devices and DME.
• Instruct patients on care for casts, splints, dressings, and DME.
• Monitor and respond to patient messages effectively.
• Provide support on the clinical phone line for patient inquiries.
• Perform other tasks to support clinic operations.

Job description

Why Join Us?

As the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in the state, we’ve combined the medical expertise of the state’s finest orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists, and research pioneers. And along the continuum of care, every provider we work with feels a compelling commitment to leadership in education, innovation and research, as well as a dedication and desire to put each patient first.

Interested in orthopaedics? See why it’s worth it. Our career opportunities come with competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and a platform to do the work you love. And as the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in Michigan, we’re looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to apply today.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides support to the physician, physician extender and the patient for patient care services. Collaborates with physicians, physician extender and all other clinical staff to optimize a positive patient experience, improve efficiency and work flow. The Medical Assistant is an advocate on behalf of the practice and the patient with outside healthcare facilities and ancillary agencies involving the patient’s care, required services, durable medical equipment and the patient insurance carrier.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct patients to examination rooms during clinic days to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Ensure examination rooms are cleaned and stocked between patients, and thoroughly cleaned and restocked at the end of each day.
• Collect specimens, sterilize instruments as needed, and remove staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as directed by the physician.
• Assist the physician with various procedures as required.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and accurately record this information in patient charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
• Draw injections, administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Enter patient and office data into computer systems to maintain accurate records.
• Apply and remove casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician. Prepare and fit orthopedic bracing devices and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Instruct patients on the care and management of casts, splints, dressings, and DME.
• Monitor and respond to patient messages effectively.
• Provide support on the clinical phone line for all patient-related clinical inquiries
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support the smooth operation of the clinic.

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