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Job description
Orthopedic Medical AssistantThe Orthopedic Medical Assistant is responsible for taking patient medical histories, recording patient information, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during examinations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare the patient for the physician visit by accurately completing the intake process including patient history and medication log and staging diagnostics and imagingPrepare medications for patient treatment by accurately drawing up injectionsManage patient treatment sites by taking off and/or applying dressings to the treatment area or removing surgical sutures or staplesCreate patient splints or casts as need for the patient's specific circumstanceAssisting and attend to any physician support as they treat patients in the clinicSterilize and stock exam rooms and clinical care areas after each patientAccurately complete paperwork and communication to acquire prior authorizations, billing submissions and any other related patient paperwork.Prepare prescription and refills under the supervision of a physicianProcess physician dictation devices in docking port for transfer and follow-up to ensure completion of transferFollow up with Patient questions and messages as required to ensure the coordination of careFollow customer services guidelines to keep patients informed of all the logistics related to their episode of careEducation and Experience:Medical assistant certification from an accredited program preferredPrevious experience in an orthopedic clinic required
Worksite address
metairie, LA, 70006, US
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