Orthopedic Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Workflow Pro

OrthoVirginia; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented medical assistant to support physicians across multiple locations. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, interviewing patients for medical history, recording vital statistics, and educating patients on cast care and orthopedic appliances.

You will input physician orders, schedule care and post-op follow-ups, assist with patient flow, and maintain clean, stocked treatment and bracing rooms while ensuring safety and biohazard protocols.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.
• Provide patient education on cast care, traction care and orthopedic appliances.
• Input orders directed by physician (x-ray, physical therapy).
• Schedule appointments necessary to patient care (return appointments, post-ops, study follow-up).
• Coordinate surgery scheduling including preoperative testing and therapy planning.
• Assist with patient flow and provide direct patient care as directed.
• Maintain clean and stocked treatment and bracing rooms; dispose of sharps and biohazard waste properly.
• Respond to phone calls and triage issues the same day.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

OrthoVirginia is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented medical assistant to support physicians across multiple locations. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, interviewing patients for medical history, recording vital statistics, and educating patients on cast care and orthopedic appliances.

You will input physician orders, schedule care and post-op follow-ups, assist with patient flow, and maintain clean, stocked treatment and bracing rooms while ensuring safety and biohazard protocols.