Huntsville Hospital Health System·Decatur, Alabama
The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to orthopedic physicians, including performing wound care, removing casts, and managing sterile fields. They also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling MRIs, managing patient records, and coordinating surgery clearances.
Overview The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA).
This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week.
The MA will assist various orthopedic physicians under the direction of Clinical Coordinator and provide coverage for clinical teams as needed.
Perform general nursing duties, suture/staple removal, and wound care/dressing changes.
Drawing up and calling in medications.
Application of sterile fields and removal of casts and splints.
Locate any necessary imaging, test results or reports for upcoming appointments.
Schedule and precert MRI’S, lab work, procedures, and surgeries.
Prepare for clinic by printing out patient information as requested by physicians, as well as prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc.
Assist with verifying pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed.
Fill out disability, return-to-work, and insurance forms.
Obtain physician signature on miscellaneous forms.
Travel locally to satellite offices as schedule requires.
Friendly and Professional patient communication when answering and returning patient phone calls, appointment/surgery reminder calls, responding to and chart patient messages and communicating test results to patients with direction from physicians.
Providing various forms of patient education and handouts.
Escorting patients to and from exam rooms.
The MA must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.
Education required: HS/GED License, Certification and/or Registration: ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment Experience: Minimum one-year full-time clinical experience in healthcare preferred Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills Independent, self-starting and highly motivated Strong patient care and interpersonal skills Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history About Us At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain ROT or CCMA certification within 90 days of employment. A minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience in healthcare is preferred.
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