What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at The Orthopaedic Center?
Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. May be assigned to specific providers in different specialties of Orthopaedics to help with patient care related to that specialty.
DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, preparing for exam, collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
2. Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; Managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
3. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; ordering, sorting, and storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
4. 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 immediate supervisors quickly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Tulsa, OK 74136: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19
