Surgical Physician Assistant – Patient Care & OR Support

Orthopedic-Centers-of-Colorad; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CE stipend

Retirement plan

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a medical assistant to support physicians with surgical procedures, patient care, and post‑operative tasks. You will help manage patient flow, take vital signs, document in charts, and provide patient education per physician instructions.

The role includes handling calls, coordinating with front office, and assisting with tests and imaging for pre‑op and post‑op processes. Join a team focused on quality care in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical and medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
• Skill in operating business office machines.
• Skills in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Check daily schedule and assist in organizing patient flow.
• Assist Physician with various surgical procedures.
• Perform rounds on patients that are post-surgical or have been admitted to the hospital for consultation.
• Cover weekend and evening calls as needed.
• Interview patients to gather medical and surgical history to present to the Physician.
• Measure vital signs including blood pressure, pulse and temperature as needed.
• Document all information in the patient's chart.
• Give instructions to patients as directed by the Physician.
• Take phone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Refill medication requests from patients and pharmacies.
• Triage and process messages and emails from patients and front office staff to Physicians
• Order and review incoming reports on any necessary tests including MRI’s, CT’s, EMG’s and Injections.
• Ascertain that all consents forms are gone over with the patients at their pre‑op appointment, questions are answered, and the forms are filled out and signed.
• Ensure that all necessary documents and imaging studies are taken from the office to the OR for surgery.
• Assist with completing/sending/receiving patient disability paperwork
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with physician quickly.
• All other duties as assigned by Physician, clinical coordinator or practice administrator.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Computer systems

Grammar, punctuation

Office machines

Telephone etiquette

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a medical assistant to support physicians with surgical procedures, patient care, and post‑operative tasks. You will help manage patient flow, take vital signs, document in charts, and provide patient education per physician instructions.

The role includes handling calls, coordinating with front office, and assisting with tests and imaging for pre‑op and post‑op processes. Join a team focused on quality care in a busy clinic setting.