Posted Date: 4/25/2024

Job Location: St. Anthony Orthopedics, 311 S Clark St Suite 285, Opposite the Hospital Main Entrance on North side, Carroll, IA, 51401
Department: Orthopedic Clinic
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

Assists visiting specialists in providing patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles records and equipment needed: Lab and Radiology results are made available for Physician review.

• Obtains and records patient vital signs, medication list & symptoms/complaints.

• Oversees patient room assignment while providing for patient safety.

• Assists with procedures and exams.

• Schedules follow up appointments & makes referrals as needed.

• Sets up future Labs and Radiology exams with appropriate departments as ordered.

• Provides data for operations report.

• Assures that charges are made for services rendered.

• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.

• Provides patient education as indicated.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform patient care functions relevant to the need and behaviors of all age groups.

• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.

• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Certificate from accredited school.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers, patients, families and employees of the organization.

Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Certificate from accredited school for Certified Medical Assistant.

BCLS certification within three months of employment.

Physical Demand

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 this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 21 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you have further questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 712-794-5111.