Medical Assistant

OrthoVirginia; Virginia; Hybride; USD 25 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OrthoVirginia is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented medical assistant to support physicians across multiple locations. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, interviewing patients for medical history, recording vital statistics, and educating patients on cast care and orthopedic appliances.

You will input physician orders, schedule care and post-op follow-ups, assist with patient flow, and maintain clean, stocked treatment and bracing rooms while ensuring safety and biohazard protocols.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare exam rooms prior to patient arrival.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital statistics.
• Record patient's medical history, height and weight.
• Provide patient education on cast care, traction care and orthopedic appliances.
• Input orders directed by physician (x-ray, physical therapy).
• Schedule appointments necessary to patient care (return appointments, post-ops, study follow-up).
• Coordinate surgery scheduling including preoperative testing and therapy planning.
• Assist with patient flow and provide direct patient care as directed.
• Maintain clean and stocked treatment and bracing rooms; dispose of sharps and biohazard waste properly.
• Respond to phone calls and triage issues the same day.

Connaissances

Customer service

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Description du poste

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam rooms prior to patient arrival.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital statistics.
• Record patient's medical history, height and weight.
• Patient education to include cast care, traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.
• Input orders directed by physician (x-ray, physical therapy).
• Schedule appointments necessary to patient care (return appointments, post-ops, study follow-up etc.).
• Surgery scheduling to include coordination of preoperative H&P testing, therapy and pre/post-operative equipment.
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
• Maintain clean and well-stocked treatment rooms, bracing rooms and clinical areas; ensure appropriate and timely disposal of Sharps and biohazard material.
• Respond to phone calls and triages appropriately and resolve issues accordingly the same day.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills and patient focus
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Rarely
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling/crouching: Frequently
• Reaching overhead: Rarley
• Using full range of motion: Frequently
• Lifting: Light up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Medium 21-50 lbs: Rarely
• Heavy 51 lbs+: Rarely
• Carrying objects: Frequently
• Pushing/pulling: Frequently
• Fine motor skills/dexterity: Frequently
• Visual acuity: Continuously
• Hearing ability: Continuously
• Speaking clearly: Continuously
• Working in confined spaces: Rarely
• Exposure to outdoor elements: Rarely
• Exposure to noise: Frequently
• Exposure to infectious materials/radiation: Rarely
• Use of personal protective equipment: Frequently
• Operating office equipment: computer, keyboard, mouse, copier, printer, fax, phone, headset: Continuously
• Operating vehicles, large equipment or machinery: Rarely
• Set-up and work in an ergonomic, distraction-free home office: None

Compensation Range for this position: $17.98 - $26.97 Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations. This organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify.

With more than 150 orthopedic specialists in over 35 locations in Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads, OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest provider of orthopedic medicine and one of the leading providers of physical, hand and occupational therapy. As one of the largest orthopedic specialty practices in the country, OrthoVirginia’s nationally recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages.