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Assistant-Medical: Orthopedic Surgery
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$99,206 / year median in Arkansas
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant-Medical:
Orthopedic Surgery
Job ID:
40876
Job Category:
Nursing Support & Patient Care
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
BMG NEA Clinics
Facility:
BMG NEA Clinics
Location:
Jonesboro, AR
Overview
Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and Administrative Coordinator. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed personnel and physician.
Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provides for patient safety.
Perfroms clerical task and related duties.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
Preferred/Desired
Minimum of one year experience.
Education
Minimum Required
Skill inmunicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Computer literacy.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired