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Luminis Health · 4 weeks ago

Orthopedic Medical Assistant- LH Orthopedics Bowie

Luminis Health is seeking an Orthopedic Medical Assistant to work in an ambulatory setting assisting Physicians and their patients. The role involves performing various duties including patient education, assisting with minor procedures, and providing excellent customer service during patient interactions.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Orthopedic Physician, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts/splints
Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints and instructs patient in their proper care/use
Removes casts, splints and other orthopedic devices
Assists with fitting Orthotic devices when necessary
Able to obtain patient vital signs and properly document them in the patients medical record
Responsible for accurately entering in patient’s health history as well as meet department initiatives and metrics needed within the patient’s chart
Interviews, triages and prepares patients to facilitate smooth flow
Demonstrates clinical competency and problem solving in the delivery of patient care by performing indirect and direct patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Assists patients with activities of daily living if necessary
Responsible for accurately documenting
Prepares equipment for and assists providers in minor office procedures, and provides other general assistance to the provider and staff as necessary
Remove sutures or staples
Applies and removes bandages and dressings
Properly disposes of medical waste
Demonstrates and educates patients on general exercises as ordered by the provider
Performs other related duties as assigned
Ensures that sufficient inventories of medical and office supplies are stocked and maintained in the office and exam rooms
Able to process the ordering of clinical supplies in accordance with practice standards
Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and working to establish a positive rapport with every patient by demonstrating key components of AAMC’s Service Excellence Framework (iCare)

Qualification

Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationAnatomyPhysiologyMedical terminologyCustomer Service

Required

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Ability to obtain patient vital signs and properly document them in the patients medical record
Responsible for accurately entering in patient's health history as well as meet department initiatives and metrics needed within the patient's chart
Interviews, triages and prepares patients to facilitate smooth flow
Demonstrates clinical competency and problem solving in the delivery of patient care by performing indirect and direct patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Assists patients with activities of daily living if necessary
Responsible for accurately documenting
Prepares equipment for and assists providers in minor office procedures, and provides other general assistance to the provider and staff as necessary
Remove sutures or staples
Applies and removes bandages and dressings
Properly disposes of medical waste
Demonstrates and educates patients on general exercises as ordered by the provider
Performs other related duties as assigned
Ensures that sufficient inventories of medical and office supplies are stocked and maintained in the office and exam rooms
Able to process the ordering of clinical supplies in accordance with practice standards
Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and working to establish a positive rapport with every patient by demonstrating key components of AAMC's Service Excellence Framework (iCare)
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend and move intermittently during work hours
Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to speak, hear, read and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must have mental capacity to work in an organized, independent manner, and be able to exercise their judgment to make good decisions
Must demonstrate a professional and courteous disposition and an ability to communicate well
Must be clean, and have a neat and friendly appearance

Preferred

High school diploma or GED required or documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred
Customer Service experience, preferred
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more

Company

Luminis Health

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Luminis Health is a not for profit organization that provides exceptional health care services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amy Beales
Chief Human Resources Officer
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