What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Orthopedics/Sports Medicine position at Christie Clinic, PLLC?
Christie Clinic's department of Orthopedics/Sports Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm at the Fields clinic.
Duties include the performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using systematic patient assessment. Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants is required. Previous health care experience is preferred.
JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. Clean and restock following appointment.
- Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.
- Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
- Flag appropriate room for provider to see patient.
- Assist with procedures during appointment.
- Remove sutures, staples, etc., as needed.
- Perform dressing changes.
- Remove/reapply casts.
- Review online transcription prior to patient appointment and update during appointment as necessary.
- Order and maintain relevant office supplies for department effectiveness.
- Educate patients regarding medications, injections, dressings, etc.
- Complete chart preparation and prepare x-ray orders, as needed.
- Address the “D” & “L” jellybeans.
- Check RX Line
- Fill our requirements for FMLA
- Perform related work as required.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Experience
Preferred- Previous healthcare experience
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- CPR
- CNA
- CMA
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
