MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINIC 6

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and chief complaints.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners during examinations and office procedures.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture and staple removal as directed.
• Apply, remove, and modify casts, splints, braces, and orthopedic immobilization devices.
• Fit and educate patients on the use of orthopedic braces, boots, slings, walkers, crutches, and other durable medical equipment.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, postoperative care, cast care, wound care, and activity restrictions.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for office procedures.
• Assist providers during sterile procedures including joint injections, aspirations, fracture reductions, biopsies, and minor surgical procedures.
• Coordinate and complete preoperative assessments and education.
• Review laboratory results, imaging, and required preoperative documentation.
• Answer and triage patient phone calls using clinical judgment and established protocols.
• Assess patient concerns and communicate appropriately with providers.
• Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, treatments, and communications within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain complete, timely, and compliant medical records.
• Work collaboratively with multiple orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, radiology staff, therapists, surgery schedulers, and ancillary departments.
• Promote efficient patient flow while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients and team members.
• Assist providers with documentation and order entry as appropriate
• Reinforce postoperative instructions and follow-up care.
• Monitor recovery progress through office visits and telephone follow-up.
• Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures for safety and comfort.

Successful completion of medical assistant program or proof of registry. One year of experience as a medical assistant is preferred. BLS required.