Orthopedic Clinic Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling

OrthoVirginia Inc; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia is seeking a Medical Assistant in Blacksburg, VA to engage directly with patients, perform clinical, maintenance, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced orthopedic team setting.

You will prepare rooms, interview patients, document histories, educate on care, schedule and coordinate surgeries, and maintain clean, compliant clinical areas across multiple locations in Virginia.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Job description

OrthoVirginia is seeking a Medical Assistant in Blacksburg, VA to engage directly with patients, perform clinical, maintenance, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced orthopedic team setting.

You will prepare rooms, interview patients, document histories, educate on care, schedule and coordinate surgeries, and maintain clean, compliant clinical areas across multiple locations in Virginia.