Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Description

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We are the leaders in the orthopedic community of East Central Florida, The Orthopedic Clinic has served our community since 1961. We get our patients back to the life they love with high quality, individualized orthopedic care. The Orthopedic Clinic is seeking a dedicated certified Medical Assistant that has previous medical assisting experience to join our dynamic team as an orthopedic Medical Assistant.

The Medical Assistant will work directly under the supervision of our Orthopedic surgeons and will be accountable for creating an exceptional patient experience, while ensuring accurate, efficient and effective clinical operational practices are followed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. This position has a significant amount of patient contact and is typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs. This role requires exemplary customer service skills, problem solving, organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

We believe every patient should receive the best possible care, our practice offers an array of services specializing in general orthopedics, spine care, sports reconstruction, adult reconstruction and non-surgical treatments. We currently have eleven Orthopedic Surgeons, one Interventional Pain Management Physician, Mid-Level Providers, and a Physical Therapy team who serve patients at four locations within Volusia and Flagler counties.

What the Medical Assistant will do:

• Triage patients
• Take vital signs
• Cast/splint patients, complete dressing changes, remove suture/staples, apply DME
• Observe and report patients’ signs and symptoms
• Collect and prepare all necessary notes, diagnostic test results/images for the physician’s clinic to insure smooth operations
• Assist with patient examinations and procedures
• Enter accurate, detailed HPI in the electronic health record
• Assist in stocking and ordering of supplies as well as maintenance of equipment

Requirements

Experience and Abilities:

• Certified / Registered Medical Assistant, EMT or higher certification or license within the State of Florida
• Two years of medical experience in an accredited health care facility
• Prior orthopedic experience a plus
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, EHR software applications, preferably Athena
• Valid Driver’s License / Clean Driving Record/ Proof of auto insurance

Full compensation package to include: competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD. Life insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, continuing education reimbursement. The Orthopedic Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability or handicap, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Orthopedic Clinic is a drug free workplace all applicants under consideration for employment will be background checked as part of the hiring process.