Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinical staff in providing exceptional musculoskeletal care in an orthopedic environment. This role requires expertise in clinical practices, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse responsibilities efficiently within a dynamic and fast-paced setting. Primary duties include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with orthopedic procedures such as casting, bracing, and wound care, and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR). The Medical Assistant also facilitates patient flow, coordinates appointments, and provides pre- and post-visit education to ensure a seamless care experience for patients and providers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, interviewing patients and recording medical histories, assisting health care providers during examinations, performing various clinical tasks, scheduling appointments, ensuring follow-up appointments, responding to patient phone calls, maintaining exam rooms, cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments, preparing disability and other forms for provider signature, monitoring inventory and ordering medical supplies, and occasional travel for floating positions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, medical assistant certification or completion of an accredited medical assistant program, proficiency in electronic health record systems, current CPR certification, orthopedic experience, medical office experience, proficiency in electronic medical records, ability to communicate clearly, strong organizational skills, ability to understand and carry out instructions, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, knowledge of orthopedic terminology, knowledge of orthopedic surgical and diagnostic procedures, working knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines, ability to interact effectively with patients/families, and ability to travel between multiple site locations.

Physical demands include adequate hearing and speaking ability, visual acuity, frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds, frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling.

Work environment includes exposure to the risk of infectious diseases and bodily fluids, occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, and a noise level typical of a physician's office.

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center