Medical Assistant: Orthopedic Clinic

Reports To: Meeker Family Health Clinic Director

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Hourly $18.50-$22.50

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct medical care to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Responsible for general exam room maintenance, stocking supplies, filing, maintaining records, and other general clinic duties.
• Assess, plan, delegate, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Obtain patient history, vital signs, and reason for visit.
• Recognize and evaluate changes in patient status and initiate action when appropriate.
• Obtain appropriate information, specimens, lab results, and x-rays from patients and prepare them for the clinical provider.
• Assist providers with procedures, such as minor surgical procedure, and prepare the exam room with necessary supplies for procedures.
• Perform procedures within Medical Assistant scope of practice. For example, tympanography, administration of medications, venipuncture, vision screening, and dressage changes.
• Provide and document patient education including rationale for medication administration, medication side effects, explanations of medications and procedures, prescription usage and directions, and test results.
• Perform instrument cleaning and prepare for sterilization.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment.
• Recognize and address patient and family learning needs. Ensure patient education/planning by patient needs.
• Access resources for referrals as needed and set up referral appointments as needed.
• Document all treatments, procedures, education, and medication administration according to clinical charting guidelines.
• Conduct eye exams using the Snellen Eye Chart.
• Draw blood and remove sutures as directed by physician.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
• Current, unencumbered Colorado license preferred.
• Current BLS certification within three (3) months of transfer or hire required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Skills and Expectations:

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Adherence to ALL PMC confidentiality procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
• Self-directed and the ability to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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