Medical Assistant/Orthopedics Technician I-Orthopedics-Jefferson Hills

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support orthopedic practices by assisting physicians with medical and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include performing procedures, preparing patients for exams, and maintaining accurate health records. The role requires a high school diploma, medical assistant certification, and background clearances. Preferred candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in related roles. This position may require travel to various locations within Allegheny County.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire.
• New hires must complete certification training within 30 days of hire.
• Background clearance certificates required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in orthopedic practices.
• Performs various medical procedures with proper training.
• Prepares and rooms patients according to protocols.
• Documents patient information accurately in health records.
• Educates patients on care instructions.
• Travels to various locations to support physicians.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR

Wound care

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduation from AHN approved Medical Assistant School

Athletic training education program

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical and clerical support for the various orthopedic practice locations.

Essential Responsibilities

• After appropriate training and documented competency, performs various related procedures including but not limited to wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, application/removal of orthopedic casts/splints, and drawing up injections, vaccines, botox, phlebotomy for PRP and assisting with ultrasound procedures.
• Assists in the coordination of patient care under the supervision of the assigned health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to documenting patient health information, history and medications. Accurately interviews patients and orders radiographs according to physician protocols.
• Following standard workflows, accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record. Reviews and updates the allergy and medication list, social, medical and surgical history and pain screening. With appropriate training and documented competency, may function as a scribe to the provider when needed to maintain clinic workflow.
• Able to function as a scribe to the physician when needed to maintain clinic workflow.
• Perform pre‑visit chart management tasks by obtaining diagnostic reports and reviewing charts for completion. Scans pertinent findings from outside information to physicians and staff as necessary.
• According to provider instruction and standards, educates patients on proper wound and pin care, cast care and postoperative care.
• According to provider instruction and standards, educates patients on proper wound, pin care, cast care, and postoperative care. Prepares exam room for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards. Ortho techs who are Medical Assistants with current Medical Assistant Certification may administer medication with documented training and competency in accordance with policy and scope of practice. Ortho Techs who are Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) cannot administer medications in the clinical setting.
• Requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physician(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proof of graduation from an AHN approved Medical Assistant School within five years of hire OR graduate from an accredited athletic training education program OR relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of education.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire. Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• 3-5 years’ experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)

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