Ortho Tech/CMA - Ortho/Sports Med

License/Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:
H.S. Diploma/GED

Other Knowledge/Skills:
Certified medical assistant

• Patient care:

  • Cares for and assists patients as appropriate.
  • Brings patient care issues to the provider's attention.
  • Obtains and documents a proper intake including patient's health history, vital signs, and health risk factors.
  • Assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate.
  • Provides patient education materials and communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient.
  • Obtains patient consent for care/in-office procedures.

• Office procedures:

  • Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including US injections, C-arm injections, fracture closed reductions, and podiatric office procedures.
  • Cast and splint application, removal, and patient education.
  • Dressing changes and applications with patient education.
  • Suture and staple removal.
  • Fits patients with boots, braces, and other DME items as ordered by the provider.
  • Prepares injections.

• Administrative tasks:

  • Obtains all lab, imaging, op notes, and office visits from outside facilities.
  • Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc., as ordered by the provider.
  • Ensures patient confidentiality.
  • Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
  • Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flag rules.

• Equipment and supplies:

  • Prepares instruments for sterilization and ensures the autoclave is in proper working order.
  • Checks AEDs weekly to ensure they are in good working order.
  • Orders, maintains, and stocks supplies for clinic use.
  • Checks clean/dirty laundry status and ensures appropriate stock on hand.
  • Coordinates packaging and pick-up of biohazard waste for disposal.

• Collaboration:

  • Works closely with the provider, nursing, and other staff to ensure quality patient care.

• Other duties:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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