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

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.

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.

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.