Orthopedic Group Seeks Experienced Medical Office Professionals
Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant is expected to practice safe and ethical assistant duties within his/her scope under the direction of Registered Nurse Office Manager or Physician. The Medical Assistant should understand his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Clerical Duties
Answer Telephone, greet patients
Update and file patient medical records
o Fill out insurance forms
Handle both written and verbal correspondence
o Schedule appointments
o Arrange for hospital admissions
o Assist with billing and bookkeeping
Clinical Duties
Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant is expected to practice safe and ethical assistant duties within his/her scope under the direction of Registered Nurse Office Manager or Physician. The Medical Assistant should understand his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Clerical Duties
Answer Telephone, greet patients
Update and file patient medical records
o Fill out insurance forms
Handle both written and verbal correspondence
o Schedule appointments
o Arrange for hospital admissions
o Assist with billing and bookkeeping
Clinical Duties
Taking medical histories
Taking and recording vital signs
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting physician with examinations
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Perform laboratory tests
Dispose of contaminated supplies
Sterile medical equipment
Authorize prescription refills as directed by physician
o Perform EKGs
o Remove sutures, change dressings
Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner Consistently practice universal precautions
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Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner
Maintain good working relations and communication among patients/residents and all healthcare personnel
Present a neat appearance and dress in compliance with the client facilities policies While on assignment, the Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Nursing Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, Physician or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
Must present a professional appearance and demeanor Maintain confidentiality of patient information
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain
current knowledge and skills for continued competence
Perform all duties using proper body mechanics
Ability to operate and handle many kings of medical equipment
Stand for long periods with frequent squatting, twisting, bending, kneeling and reaching to prepare equipment, materials or objects in order to provide patient care or maintain the patient environment
Sensory requirements include speech for communication and vision, smell, touch and hearing to monitor patient status.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Consistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities needs and patient
needs are met.
To comply with all client facilities policies, procedures and practices
To comply with all company policies and to uphold our standards of excellence while on assignment at our client facilities.