Medical Assistant, In-Office Procedures

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists i s a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients.

Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for a Medical Assistant, In-Office Procedures located in our Southpark Clinic in St.

Augustine for PM procedures.

Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider : Collects and shares pertinent information with the provider and receives and acts on directives from the provider
• Responsible for preparing patients for visits with providers. This may include, but is not limited to : rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, removing dressing, procedure set-up, injection prep, and accurate data entry into EMR.
• Create and promote a positive patient experience
• Actively participates in the planning and set up of all supplies needed for the procedure.
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures as assigned by the RN or physician.
• Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon and performs other tasks as directed.
• Assists the surgical team in maintaining patient safety by monitoring sterile technique during draping as well as throughout the surgical procedure.
• Responsible for daily sterilization of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with maintaining patient records, ordering, and stocking supplies. Communicates supply and equipment repairs to the RN.
• Maintains universal precautions in daily job duties.
• Responsible for sterilization and cleaning the procedure rooms.
• Maintain HIPAA HIPAA-compliant environment
• Prepares patient electronic charts for clinic visits prior to the date of service.
• Print clinic schedules in the morning of the date of service.
• Maintains exam room standards. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each clinic day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during clinic and at the end of each day.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or LPN license

KNOWLEDGE

• General knowledge of patient care in a clinic.
• Knowledge of outpatient procedure room policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment, supplies, universal precautions, and sterile technique is preferred.

SKILLS

• Ability to problem-solve, and adapt to change.
• Time management skills
• Skill in effective participation on a Care team
• Skill in safety and infection control procedures by appropriately setting up a sterile procedure room and monitoring instrument use.
• Skill in equipment maintenance by effectively checking machines and supplies, stocking and initiating maintenance requests.
• Skill in computer applications and EMR systems.

ABILITIES

• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated work assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion when dealing with patients and family members.
• Ability to work in an environment that frequently produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal and emergent clinical environment.
• Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, blood and body fluids, infectious disease, and exposure to chemical or electrical hazards.
• Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

• Good visual acuity, accurate color vision.
• Ability to transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.
• Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement, and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape.
• Ability to speak and hear.
14 days ago