Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ortho

Baycare; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance appraisal and team bonus

Career growth opportunities

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare in Riverview, FL seeks a Pediatric Medical Assistant Ortho to support providers with fracture care and patient exams in a busy orthopedic practice.

You will handle patient histories, imaging orders, EMR documentation and education materials, while ensuring OSHA compliance. Casting will comprise over 50% of duties, with additional tasks as assigned to support clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required or active license/certification in related field.
• Annual competency evaluation required to retain position.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with patient examinations, procedures and fracture care.
• Maintains patient histories, diagnostic imaging orders and education materials.
• Creates and maintains patient EMR.
• Complies with OSHA regulations.
• Performs casting activities (over 50% of duties).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

EMT or Paramedic Certification

Job description

Details

Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Pediatric Medical Assistant Ortho who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare's top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

• Status: Full Time
• Shift Days/Hours: M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (May Vary)
• Location: Riverview, FL
• Weekend Work: None
• On Call: No
• Always in person

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Year performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Responsibilities:

• Assists providers with patient examination, procedures and treatment, specifically fracture care.
• Responsible for patient histories, diagnostic imaging studies, follows up on test orders and reports results to provider, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies.
• Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Will perform all casting activities, which will be greater than 50% of activities, including proper application and removal to ensure proper fracture care.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required within six (6) months of hire date:

• Successful completion of provider directed Ortho Training Program to include demonstration of proficiency of cast application for common fractures and cast care education to care givers.
• Approved Medical Assistant Certification or proof of active license/certification or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician) or Paramedic.
• Annual Competency evaluation must be passed to retain position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled