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Job description
Advanced Regional Center for Orthopedics & Podiatry, with offices located in Altoona, State College, Huntingdon, Ebensburg, Hastings and Bedford is searching for a full time Medical Assistant to work in a multi-specialty orthopedic and podiatry practice. This position is Monday-Friday, with travel between our various offices.
We advocate a team based approach in our practice. For more than 35 years, we have built a robust podiatry practice and the addition of orthopedics, with emphasis on foot and ankle care, has only enhanced the exceptional care for our patients.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide hands-on clinical care including assisting the physician with small procedures, post-op care, wound care, dispensing DME, educating patients on diagnosis and follow-up care.
- Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients, including taking and recording vital signs and patient history,
- Provide fracture care and casting.
- Complete appropriate forms and documents, charting.
- Rooming patients.
- Obtaining and updating medical histories and medications.
- Charting/documenting in EHR.
- Hands on clinical care including wound care, post-op care, DME dispensing, patient instruction, assisting in small procedures.
- Measuring for, fitting and dispensing diabetic shoes and inserts.
- Assist patients, as needed, with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and terminology
- Extreme attention to detail
- Self-motivation and flexibility
- Positive team player with a high energy level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills; work independently as well as with a team
- Must possess exemplary oral and written communication skills with an excellent bedside manner
EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred, but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Altoona, PA 16602 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Altoona, PA 16602: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
