Medical Assistant

Requisition ID: 60649  Title: Medical Assistant  Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01)  Location: Naples, FL.

 

 

 

 

*THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN NAPLES WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO FORT MYERS AND AVE MARIA*

 

Arthrex is a global medical device company with more than 40 years of experience in the orthopedic industry. We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our talented and collaborative family medical office.  We offer a fantastic work culture with top-notch benefits, and amazing career growth opportunities.  This position will be located on our Naples, FL campus. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

Main Objective:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This role will assist with patient care management, execute administrative and clinical procedures. Additionally, this role may assist performing x-rays and may assist with the radiology needs of the clinic. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professional characteristics.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing aseptic procedures.
• Taking vital signs.
• Preparing patients for the physician's care.
• Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections.
• Observing and reporting patients' signs or symptoms.
• Administering basic first aid.
• Assisting with patient examinations or treatments.
• Operating office medical equipment.
• Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
• Administering medication as directed by the physician.
• Performing basic laboratory procedures.
• Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician.
• May operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes
• May take x-rays following established radiologic requirements to ensure patient care and safety.
• May prepare/instruct patient about contrast media and examination technique.
• May administer contrast media effectively and safely per established procedures.
• May perform initial patient micro needling consultations, maintain proper documentation of micro needling procedures and provide teaching and aftercare instructions to avoid any potential complications per physician recommendations
• May perform cardiac stress test under physician supervision
• Ensure necessary supplies are stocked and cleanliness of procedure room is maintained
• Order supplies and coordinate procedures within the clinic

 

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certification by the American Association of American Medical Assistants or as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists preferred
• Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiological Technology School preferred
• Current ARRT registration and respective, valid State certification preferred
• At least two or more years of experience working in and performing Radiology preferred
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