Medical Assistant II (Orthopedics)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II (Orthopedics)

• Schedule: Full-time, days (40 hours/week); shift hours: 8

• Term: Limited term for 40 weeks

• Classification: Non-exempt

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to orthopedics providers and the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks. Helps ensure smooth patient and departmental workflow and supports implementation of the medical plan of care under clinician direction. Combines education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care

• Support the medical plan of care by preparing patients for exam and assisting during visits

• Take vital signs and perform basic medical assisting tasks (including administering injections) under clinician direction

• Interpret instructions and data from written, oral, diagram, and scheduled formats

• Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, including non-medical individuals

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and policies

• Work independently and as part of the team, handling multiple tasks during interruptions

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

• Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental objectives

• Use Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR) systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma required within 90 days)

• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website

• BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider)

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Benefits

• Benefits available (details not specified in the posting)

• Pay range: $29.28 to $40.99/hour (based on primary work location and factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs)

Additional Notes

Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of work and must manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable guidelines, including USP 800.