Patient Care Associate - Orthopedic Surgery

Provide clerical and administrative support, including answering phones, setting schedules and meetings, typing documents, filing, and backup support Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep rooms neat and clean Clean and sterilize equipment, instruments, and rooms Dispose of contaminated supplies appropriately Interview patients by phone or in person to obtain medical information or schedule activities Create, update, and coordinate medical records and files Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and established instructions to patients Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens; log and prepare specimens for testing Measure patient vital signs, weight, and height Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physicians Perform other duties as assigned Travel locally to satellite offices, including the new Sunset Hills location Requirements High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or combination of education and/or experience Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are insufficient No specific work experience required Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is listed among acceptable credentials Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily Must complete applicable pre-employment screening, which may include criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and governmental registry checks Preferred: Some college or medical assistant school training Preferred skills include file maintenance, healthcare environments, interpersonal communication, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, office administration, office procedures, oral communications, and patient interactions Core Competencies Demonstrates proficiency in clerical and administrative support within healthcare settings, including patient interaction, medical record management, and basic laboratory procedures. Holds Basic Life Support certification and possesses strong communication skills essential for patient care and coordination. Highest-signal resume keywords Basic Life Support Certification Medical Terminology Patient Interaction Clerical Support Laboratory Procedures ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Medical Record Management Vital Signs Measurement Routine Laboratory Tests Specimen Collection Office Administration Soft Skills Interpersonal Communication Oral Communication Certifications & Qualifications Basic Life Support Certification Industry Keywords Healthcare Environments Patient Examinations File Maintenance Office Procedures Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor