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• Assists the procedure team during procedures as assigned by the RN or physician.
• Actively participates in the planning and set up of all supplies needed for the procedure
• Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon and performs other tasks as directed.
• Assists the procedure team in maintaining patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping as well as throughout the 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients.

• Assists the procedure team during procedures as assigned by the RN or physician.
• Actively participates in the planning and set up of all supplies needed for the procedure
• Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon and performs other tasks as directed.
• Assists the procedure team in maintaining patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping as well as throughout the 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients.

• High school diploma/GED, Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

• 7-10 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management procedures is preferred.
• Additional documented training in medical office procedures, sterile practice, and pain management and a minimum one-year experience in outpatient surgery or equivalent of education and experience.
• In lieu of experience the employee must have the following training and/or experience:
• Graduated from a formal training program, and have the CMA certificate with at least 7 years experience as a medical assistant; OR,
• Is a licensed LPN with 5-7 years of experience and have the CMA certificate; OR,
• Is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation and has at least 5-7 years of continuous experience and has the CMA certificate.

• The employee must pass the MA competency exam within the first six months of employment.
• Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or LPN license Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Active Medical Assistant certification such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
  
  Or per State regulations
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software is required.
• Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
• BLS certification required

• Knowledge of outpatient procedure room policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards, universal precautions, and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and sterile technique
• Specialty knowledge of the health care field including but not limited to CME, courses, or certifications.
• Specialty knowledge of patient care in a clinic.
• Specialty knowledge of back-office skills.
• Specialty knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations, and medical records procedures.

• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Specialty skills in a clinical area such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, pain management, casting, bracing, and procedures
• Professionalism when interacting with providers, co-workers, patients, family members, and the public. Ability to problem-solve.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change
• Skill in effective participation on a procedural team.
• Skill in safety and infection control procedures by appropriately setting up a sterile procedure room and monitoring instrument use.
• Skill in…