Full-Time Medical Assistant - TRAINING PROVIDED at Frederick Foot and Ankle Specialists, P.C.

Frederick, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Coordination, Vital Signs Monitoring, EMR Data Entry, Casting, X-ray Technique, DME Measurement, Sterilization, Patient Education, OSHA Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, Surgery Instrument Preparation, Referral Processing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The medical assistant is responsible for providing professional, quality nursing services. The medical assistant assists the provider with coordinating patient care, and acts as a liaison between patients, providers and other staff. It is essential that the medical assistant be able to control patient flow for the assigned provider and effectively communicate with peers, providers and supervisors. The medical assistant must have the ability to function in a fast-paced clinic environment. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Complies with OSHA and HIPAA regulations and maintains confidentiality of patients and operations of Frederick Foot and Ankle Specialists. Follows all protocol guidelines. Obtains chief complaint, accurate vitals and key into EMR accordingly. Ability to assist with casting, measuring for DME, taking x-rays, vitals. Responsible for cleaning and stocking patient exam rooms daily and opening and closing duties as assigned. Assist provider with procedures, discharge instructions and patient education. Prioritizes patient’s communications according to medical need and urgency. Prepare surgery instrument packets and trays. Clean, lube instruments and prep packets for autoclave. Educate patient on DME/store items. Prepare any referrals for outside therapies (PT, wound care, etc.) Assist with patient care in other areas as needed. Arrives to work prepared as scheduled. Adhere to safety policies and procedures, while maintaining an overall awareness of safety within the workplace. Demonstrate good housekeeping attitudes and practices. Demonstrate effort to conserve materials. Attend all meetings as required. Offer suggestions for operational or product improvement. Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned or required. Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred. Varied activities including, but not limited to, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping. This requires full range of body motion for handling patients, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity. Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. This position entails a combination of office and exam and other clinical settings. There is frequent exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparation, and other conditions common to clinic situations. Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

The medical assistant provides professional nursing services and coordinates patient care as a liaison between patients and providers. Key duties include managing patient flow, assisting with clinical procedures, and maintaining exam room cleanliness.