Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ortho - 170634

Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ortho - 170634

Riverview: St Josephs South | Physician Practice - Med Office | Full Time

Description

Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Pediatric Medical Assistant Ortho who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare's top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

• Status: Full Time
• Shift Days/Hours: M - F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (May Vary)
• Location: Riverview, FL
• Weekend Work: None
• On Call: No
• Always in person

Unlock your Career Potential: Join our Medical Assistant Ortho Team and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Year performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Responsibilities:

• Assists providers with patient examination, procedures and treatment, specifically fracture care.
• Responsible for patient histories, diagnostic imaging studies, follows up on test orders and reports results to provider, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies.
• Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Will perform all casting activities, which will be greater than 50% of activities, including proper application and removal to ensure proper fracture care.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required within six (6) months of hire date:

1. Successful completion of provider directed Ortho Training Program to include demonstration of proficiency of cast application for common fractures and cast care education to care givers.
2. Approved Medical Assistant Certification or proof of active license/certification or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician) or Paramedic.
3. Annual Competency evaluation must be passed to retain position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled