Medical Assistant / Scribe Summary

To assist all Physicians and patients as a Medical Assistant/Scribe in orthopedic care on a daily basis.

Medical Assistant / Scribe Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure efficient turnover of exam rooms.
Maintain exam rooms in a neat and clean manner at all times.
Comply with patient needs at all times.
Escort patients from waiting room to examination rooms.
Remove dressings, casts, and provide patients with gowns as necessary.
Ensure patient charts contain all pertinent information and are placed in designated areas for Physicians' use.
Alert Physicians of patients' allergies prior to beginning exams.
Assist Physicians with injections, aspirations, castings and/or other procedures as necessary.
Monitor supply levels, and replace as needed.
Instruct patients regarding information needed once they leave the office to include: use of braces or crutches, medication usage, cast care instructions
Home exercise programs
Photocopy information given to patients, and place copies in appropriate charts.
Apply knowledge of sterile techniques and OSHA regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Medical Assistant / Scribe Skills

Team player attitude
Organizational skills
Detail oriented
Strong customer service skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to resolve conflict
Professionalism
Time management
Written & oral communication skills
Reading skills
Word processing and internet software
Typing 35-40 wpm

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification

Medical Assistant / Scribe Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of a Medical Assistant/Scribe, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness

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