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Luminis Health · 10 hours ago

Orthopedic Medical Assistant-LH Orthopedics Annapolis

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.50/hr - $26/hr

Luminis Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering quality patient care. They are seeking an Orthopedic Medical Assistant to assist Physicians and Physician Assistants in an ambulatory setting, performing tasks such as patient rooming, education, and minor procedures.

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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)