Assists physicians and APP staff in the care of patients in a beautiful new Orthopaedic practice in Laurel. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, giving injections, and other needs as required. Maintains nurses’ stations, exam and procedure rooms. May direct the activities of other Medical Assistants. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.

• Follows established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.

• Performs routine office testing, including but not limited to; phlebotomy, sweat and hydration tests, urinalysis, vision testing, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.

• Obtains necessary patient specimens for diagnostic testing which would indicate the MA should also assist with obtaining cultures from rectums, vagina, anus, stool, wounds, throat biopsy specimens, etc.

• Administers and documents injections and other medications given.

• Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.

• Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.

• Sterilizes all reusable instruments and equipment as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• 6 or more years medical assisting and medical office experience and 3 or more years of specialty experience
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• CPR certification required

Skills

• Issue Resolution
• Interpersonal Skills
• EPIC