Medical Assistant

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, extenders, and patients across the care continuum. You will help optimize patient experience, assist with procedures, and coordinate with clinical staff to improve efficiency and workflow.

The role emphasizes taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, managing patient records, and handling DME, casts, and bracing under physician direction in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to examination rooms to maintain smooth clinic flow
• Keep examination rooms cleaned and stocked; restock end of day
• Collect specimens, sterilize instruments, remove staples, sutures, and external fixation devices as directed
• Assist the physician with various procedures as required
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, weight, height, and record in charts
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
• Clean and sterilize medical instruments
• Draw injections, administer treatments, and run routine laboratory tests
• Enter patient and office data into computer systems to maintain records
• Apply and remove casts, splints, dressings; fit orthopedic bracing devices and DME
• Instruct patients on caring for casts, splints, dressings, and DME
• Monitor and respond to patient messages
• Provide clinical phone support for patient inquiries
• Perform other tasks to support clinic operations

Job description

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. Across 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 to putting each patient first.

Why Join Us?

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. As the largest and most comprehensive orthopedic team in Michigan, we're looking for skilled, 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 extenders, and all other clinical staff to optimize a positive patient experience, improve efficiency, and workflow. 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's 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 caring for and managing 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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