Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - FT at Sanford Health in WI, Beaver Dam

Job description

• The Medical Assistant in the Orthopedic Clinic supports physicians and advanced practice providers in delivering high-quality patient care for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, preparing treatment rooms, coordinating diagnostic testing, documenting in the electronic medical record, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. The Medical Assistant serves as a key member of the care team by promoting patient safety, maintaining accurate records, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the patient experience.
• The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

Responsibilities

• The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider.
• Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information.
• Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
• A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), etc.
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
• Additional state requirements include: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing. If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration. All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
• MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.

Skills

Required

• Registration (RMA) through AMT
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Obtaining vital signs
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Performing point of care testing
• Rooming patients
• Obtaining medical histories
• Preparing treatment rooms
• Coordinating diagnostic testing

Preferred

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting