Medical Assistant - Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Christie Clinic
Christie Clinic's department of Orthopedics/Sports Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday - Friday 7:55am-5:00pm 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 preferred. 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.