Medical Assistant - Clinical Team Member

*Position Summary* As a part of the orthopedic team, the Clinical Team Member will interact with patients and perform clinical, maintenance and administrative assignments.
*Primary Functions & Accountabilities* * Prepare exam rooms prior to patient arrival.
* Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital statistics.
* Record patient's medical history, height and weight.
* Patient education to include cast care, traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.
* Input orders directed by physician (x-ray, physical therapy).
* Schedule appointments necessary to patient care (return appointments, post-ops, study follow-up etc.
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* Surgery scheduling to include coordination of preoperative H&P testing, therapy and pre/post-operative equipment.
* Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
* Maintain clean and well-stocked treatment rooms, bracing rooms and clinical areas; ensure appropriate and timely disposal of Sharps and biohazard material.
* Respond to phone calls and triages appropriately and resolve issues accordingly the same day.
*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* * Excellent customer service skills and patient focus * Strong organizational and customer service skills * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment *Position Requirements* * High school diploma or equivalent * 2 years experience in a medical facility working as a medical assistant or heavy administration role Preferred * CCMA, CMA, RMA or ROT Preferred * Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.
72 - $23.
60 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Free parking * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * On-the-job training * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Vision insurance * Wellness program Medical specialties: * Critical & Intensive Care * Hospital Medicine * Internal Medicine * Medical-Surgical * Orthopedics * Pain Medicine * Pediatrics * Primary Care * Psychiatry * Rheumatology * Sports Medicine * Surgery * Trauma Medicine * Urgent Care * Urology * Wound Care Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Ambulatory surgery center * Clinic * Hospital * Inpatient * In-person * Medical laboratory * Military hospital * Private practice * Urgent care center Work Location: In person