Medical Assistant III, Orthopaedic Surgery

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Variable 32hr/week shifts, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Posted Date 08/15/2024 Salary Range: $28.06 - 37.02 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 18073

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time Medical Assistant III to join the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. You will provide clinical and technical support assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients. Primary duties include:

• Interviewing patients, take vital signs, room patients for providers, and record services in patients’ charts
• Updating and verifying patients’ medical history
• Assisting in cast, braces, and splint application and removal
• Providing basic DME fitting, ultrasound, or other procedure set up and support
• Rooming and discharging of patients
• Appointment scheduling

Required to float to all UCLA Orthopaedic Surgery Clinics as needed.

Salary Range: $28.06/hr - $37.02

Job Qualifications

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Valid Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA

BLS (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Ability to work with the physical demands of standing 80% of the day, lifting limbs of patients, and other clinical needs

Minimum 2-years of experience working in medical office

Prior experience working with Orthopaedic patients

Previous experience with cast/splinting (preferred)

Knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 codes for billing

Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic techniques when assisting with procedures and wound care

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing