What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Orthopedic Associates of Meadville- Full-Time - Dayshift position at Orthopedic Associates of Meadville, PC?
The Medical Assistant works with the physicians and clinical staff to coordinate and assist with patient care.
- Follow clinical assignment sheet daily including team duties.
- Coordinate patient flow.
- Prepare patient for examination by provider.
- Enter patient data in EHR to capture MIPS directives.
- Change dressings, collect specimens and provide treatments as directed by provider.
- Apply and remove casts/splints/sutures/staples as directed by practitioner.
- Take calls, document and complete phone messages from patients or other health care providers and route them appropriately per each team protocol.
- Provide DME to patients and complete DME paperwork.
- Patient pre- and post-operative teaching as ordered by practitioner.
- Schedule tests or appointments with hospital or other providers as needed.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for patients upon discharge.
- Assure the clinical area is clean and organized.
- Stock patient rooms as needed.
- Package instruments for sterilization.
- Promote safe and effective patient care.
- Observe and comply with all OAM personnel policies and procedures.
- Communicate and interact effectively with patients and families, physicians, peers and other team members to maximize successful patient outcomes.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient and staff related information.
- Follow compliance and safety requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.