Orthopedic Medical Assistant-LH Orthopedics Odenton

Luminis Health, Inc.; Odenton (MD); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD

Zusammenfassung

Luminis Health, Inc. is seeking an Orthopedic Medical Assistant to support physicians and PAs in an ambulatory setting. The role involves rooming patients, educating them, and assisting during visits, with responsibilities for minor procedures, casting, sutures, and applying bandages.

Customer service and teamwork are essential as you contribute to smooth clinic operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may prefer prior customer service experience and knowledge of basic

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required or documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist Orthopedic Physician/PA with fracture reduction, casting/splinting, and immobilizer application; educate and instruct patients.
• Take and document vital signs; record health history and organize patient flow with accuracy.
• Prepare equipment for minor procedures; remove sutures/staples; apply/remove dressings; dispose of medical waste.
• Maintain inventory of medical and office supplies and order items as needed.
• Uphold professional standards and iCare service excellence in patient interactions.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Position Objective

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting providing assistance to Physicians/Physician Assistants and their patients. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant will perform a variety of duties including: rooming, educating, and helping patients during their visit. Responsibilities also include helping with minor procedures, casting/splinting, and suture/staple removal. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant provides stellar customer service in all patient interactions. The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in a cooperative, friendly and results oriented manner with all other members of the practice staff and the Physician(s).

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the Orthopedic Physician, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts/splints. Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints and instructs patient in their proper care/use. Removes casts, splints and other orthopedic devices. Assists with fitting Orthotic devices when necessary.
• Able to obtain patient vital signs and properly document them in the patients medical record. Responsible for accurately entering in patient’s health history as well as meet department initiatives and metrics needed within the patient’s chart. Interviews, triages and prepares patients to facilitate smooth flow. Demonstrates clinical competency and problem solving in the delivery of patient care by performing indirect and direct patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Assists patients with activities of daily living if necessary. Responsible for accurately documenting
• Prepares equipment for and assists providers in minor office procedures, and provides other general assistance to the provider and staff as necessary. Remove sutures or staples. Applies and removes bandages and dressings. Properly disposes of medical waste. Demonstrates and educates patients on general exercises as ordered by the provider. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensures that sufficient inventories of medical and office supplies are stocked and maintained in the office and exam rooms. Able to process the ordering of clinical supplies in accordance with practice standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and working to establish a positive rapport with every patient by demonstrating key components of AAMC’s Service Excellence Framework (iCare).

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required or documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred.
• Customer Service experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, preferred.

Required License/Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands

Medium work: Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend and move intermittently during work hours. Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to speak, hear, read and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must have mental capacity to work in an organized, independent manner, and be able to exercise their judgment to make good decisions. Must demonstrate a professional and courteous disposition and an ability to communicate well. Must be clean, and have a neat and friendly appearance.

The physical demands and work environment that has been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range

$21—$26 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

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