Orthopedics CMA - Patient Care & Procedures

Medical West Hospital Authority; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical West Hospital Authority in McCalla, AL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Orthopedics Clinic Services. The role focuses on patient care, assisting the physician, exam room upkeep, autoclaving, charting, and lab/x-ray support to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations (vital signs, weight, medications, chief complaint), following infection control procedures, assisting in exams and minor surgeries, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, and

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification required by an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).
• Experience assisting physicians in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and injections.
• Prepares patients for examinations and maintains exam rooms and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical examinations, including vital signs, weight, and chief complaint.
• Assists the physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and injections.
• Stocks and maintains the exam rooms and cleans instruments; autoclaves instruments.
• Assists in the lab and with x-ray as needed.
• Handles clerical tasks to support patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Injections

Infection control

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Autoclave equipment

Job description

Medical West Hospital Authority in McCalla, AL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Orthopedics Clinic Services. The role focuses on patient care, assisting the physician, exam room upkeep, autoclaving, charting, and lab/x-ray support to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations (vital signs, weight, medications, chief complaint), following infection control procedures, assisting in exams and minor surgeries, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, and