- Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
- Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and chief complaints.
- Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners during examinations and office procedures.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture and staple removal as directed.
- Apply, remove, and modify casts, splints, braces, and orthopedic immobilization devices.
- Fit and educate patients on the use of orthopedic braces, boots, slings, walkers, crutches, and other durable medical equipment.
- Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, postoperative care, cast care, wound care, and activity restrictions.
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields for office procedures.
- Assist providers during sterile procedures including joint injections, aspirations, fracture reductions, biopsies, and minor surgical procedures.
- Coordinate and complete preoperative assessments and education.
- Review laboratory results, imaging, and required preoperative documentation.
- Answer and triage patient phone calls using clinical judgment and established protocols.
- Assess patient concerns and communicate appropriately with providers.
- Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, treatments, and communications within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Maintain complete, timely, and compliant medical records.
- Work collaboratively with multiple orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, radiology staff, therapists, surgery schedulers, and ancillary departments.
- Promote efficient patient flow while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.
- Serve as a clinical resource for patients and team members.
- Assist providers with documentation and order entry as appropriate
- Reinforce postoperative instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitor recovery progress through office visits and telephone follow-up.
- Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures for safety and comfort.
Successful completion of medical assistant program or proof of registry. One year of experience as a medical assistant is preferred. BLS required.
