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Orthopedic Assistant
Ohio State University PhysiciansOrthopedic Assistant supporting patient care alongside orthopedic providers at OSU Physicians in Powell, Ohio. Maintaining patient records and assisting in various clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Obtains and records patient vital signs and medical history
- Assesses reasons for patient visits
- Records, reports, and documents observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patients' conditions in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Performs tasks related to medication administration within scope of practice
- Completes point of care testing (POCT) as ordered by the provider
- Provides basic patient care and treatments, including dressing wounds, suture removal, phlebotomy, venipuncture, injections, EKG, vitals, etc.
- Sets up equipment and prepares exam rooms for patient visits
- Maintains patient areas and working spaces in a clean, neat, and orderly manner
- Responsible for cleaning and turning over rooms as directed
- Sterilizes equipment, instruments, and medical areas using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave as directed
- Monitors use of supplies/medications and restocks as necessary
- Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
- Assists providers with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures
- Provides after visit summary and other related communication to the patient
- Assists with check-in/out functions, scheduling, patient referrals, follow-ups, and other clerical duties as assigned
- Must successfully complete Ambulatory Skills Orientation upon hire and annually thereafter
- Works with clinical preceptor to enhance training and improve any skill deficiency
- Will maintain compliance with required dress code to provide high quality of care and service
- Attendance, promptness, professionalism, attention to detail, and professional collaboration with all members of the care team
- Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities
- Remove and apply upper and lower extremity splints/casts
- Medication compounding
- Other duties or special projects as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- A diploma from a Medical Assisting Program or a minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience or an equivalent combination of medical assisting experience and education
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Demonstrative effectiveness in conveying information both in writing and verbally
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
- Successful completion of casting and splinting training and pharmacy compounding training within 120 days of employment
- Current BLS Certification (preferred)
- Experience with EMR (preferred)
- Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Wellness program
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Hard Skills & Tools
Vital Signs MonitoringPhlebotomyVenipunctureSuture RemovalEKGPoint Of Care Testing (POCT)Casting and SplintingMedication CompoundingInfection Control StandardsClinical Documentation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailProfessionalismCommunication SkillsCollaboration
Certifications
BLS CertificationMedical Assistant Certification