Medical Assistant - Intake
Frederick, MD
MUST:
The Medical Assistant will have experience:
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the practice
Exudes positive, helpful attitude to patients, staff and provider.
Responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service and fostering a positive workplace atmosphere among all practice staff
Maintains the strictest confidentiality in all aspects of work, including patients and personnel.
Completed courses in anatomy, kinesiology, sports medicine, physical/occupational therapy or athletic training preferred
Two years' experience in an orthopedic clinical position preferred
DUTIES:
Works with the physicians and clinical team in delivering patient care; specifically, is responsible for applying and removing casting as ordered by providers
Greets patients in the waiting room and escort them to the exam room
Directs patient to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout
Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter
Makes casts and splints by bending, forming and shaping materials to prescribed specifications.
Fit, test and evaluate applications on patients and adjust for proper fit, function and comfort
Provides and scans proper paperwork to the chart for provider's review
Takes and records vitals as per provider's request
Pulls up x-rays pertaining to the patient's care
Assists patient with clothing when necessary
Disposes of bio-hazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full
Answers telephones in patient areas
Attends required meetings and participated as requested
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