Orthopedics Medical Assistant — Patient Care Team

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LL; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and HS

401(k) retirement plan with employer贡献

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary supplemental benefits incl.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is a leading orthopaedics group with locations across MD, VA, and DC. The Medical Assistant will support providers, manage patient flow, and uphold high standards of care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include patient prep, record-keeping, medication administration under supervision, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; certification preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• 1 year MA experience in a physician's office preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding.

Responsibilities

• Represent CAO professionally with patient-focused service.
• Escort patients and prepare them for physician.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies, vitals in records.
• Obtain proper consent forms prior to treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications per physician instructions.
• Explain procedures, medications, diets, wound care and physician orders.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; keep logs.
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality and CAO policies.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with staff and patients.
• Answer calls and take messages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is a leading orthopaedics group with locations across MD, VA, and DC. The Medical Assistant will support providers, manage patient flow, and uphold high standards of care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include patient prep, record-keeping, medication administration under supervision, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure an excellent patient experience.