Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Patient Care Specialist

OAA Orthopaedic Specialist; Allentown (Lehigh County); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in Allentown, PA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and deliver patient care excellence. You will escort patients, obtain vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and maintain EMR documentation.

Applicants should complete an approved Medical Assistant program, hold a one-year certificate, and have 1–3 years of related experience. CPR/AED is a plus; Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances are required; strong communication and teamwork

Formación

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Minimum of one-year certificate from college or technical school and 1–3 years related experience or training.
• CPR/AED certification a plus.
• Act 34 PA Criminal Background required.
• Act 151 PA Child Abuse History required.
• Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance required.
• Strong computer experience, electronic medical records experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in a medical office including surgical and office scheduling and patient education.
• Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain vital signs.
• Take medical history and interview patients.
• Verify paperwork and update chart labels.
• Review charts for completeness and latest notes.
• Assist physician with procedures and patient mobility.
• Draw injections and prepare specimens for lab.
• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and patient safety.
• Document all patient information in EMR.
• Attend in-house continuing education seminars.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Patient education

Educación

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Act 34 Criminal Background

Act 151 Child Abuse History

Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting

CPR/AED Certification

Herramientas

EMR software

Scheduling software

Descripción del empleo

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in Allentown, PA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and deliver patient care excellence. You will escort patients, obtain vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and maintain EMR documentation.

Applicants should complete an approved Medical Assistant program, hold a one-year certificate, and have 1–3 years of related experience. CPR/AED is a plus; Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances are required; strong communication and teamwork