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Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.
Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
Reviews/Documents Social Determinants. Provides education/resources as needed.
Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.
Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate. Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided. Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed. Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.
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CO080 Memorial Physician Group
Orthopedic/Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG - West
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$36,747 / year median in Florida
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:
Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or registered nurse, provides patient care to orthopedic patients.Responsibilities:
Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.
Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
Reviews/Documents Social Determinants. Provides education/resources as needed.
Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.
Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate. Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided. Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed. Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT
- PATIENTS, CUSTOMER
SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY
- NURSING, RESPONDING
TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLSAHA ECARD
)- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE)
- Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)
- Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT), or Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have six (6) months of patient care experience or six (6) months experience as an orthopedic assistant, and/or Medical Assistant.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 60% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40% Lifting or Carrying 0- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 40% Squatting = 60% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing
- Far = 60% Seeing
- Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 0% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 0% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 40% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift:
Primarily for office workers- not eligible for shift differential