Medical Assistant; MA - Surgery: Orthopedics

This position is eligible for up to a $2500 sign on bonus payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included).

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice and help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office.

• Assist physicians and other clinicians with clinical duties including taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other clinicians
• Measure patient’s vital signs
• Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
• Document patient information into the electronic health record
• Collect specimens for testing

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of verifiable medical assistant experience within the last five years
• Good communication skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
• Ability to cooperate and work with others
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week

• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
• For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient cannot assist, patient handling equipment is used with at least one other associate when available
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis