Medical Assistant - Ortho & Sports Medicine Clinic - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Cotton O'Neil Orthopedics and Sports Medicine treats patients with both acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. The Orthopedic medical assistants are expected to work in the clinic for new consults, follow up appointments, nurse visits and injection procedures. Medical Assistants will be responsible for the patient rooming and discharge process, setting up injection procedures, applying and removing casts, remove sutures and staples, and assisting with procedures. Medical Assistants will receive phone calls, appropriately relay messages to providers and nurses, and assist with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized care. Responsible for maintaining supply levels and cleanliness of equipment and exam rooms.

Education Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or

• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or

• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)

• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)

• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)

• Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)

• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required

• First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

What you will do

• Assist in providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s).

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.

• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.

• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.

• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.

• Collects laboratory specimens through Point of Care testing, urine collection and or serum lab draws and complete procedures such as EKG, bladder scan, application of telemetry monitor as directed by nursing, removal of peripheral IVs and other duties assigned.

• Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.

• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.

• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.

• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.

• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.

• Mentors MAs new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.

• Demonstrat