Medical Assistant
Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center - Washington, PA

Starting at $17/hr and up depending on experience

Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center is currently recruiting for both a full-time medical assistant position(s) at our Washington office location.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Medical Assistant serves as the initiator of clinical care before seeing the provider at our surgical practice. This essential person will utilize diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality in a professional manner. The Medical Assistant will work directly with the provider in taking vital signs, rooming patients, initiating clinical care, presenting patients HPI's, answering and/or returning phone calls, sending referrals and assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and surgeries.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking medical histories
• Taking vital signs
• Rooming patients
• Answering/returning phone calls as directed by the provider
• Explaining treatment procedures and education to patients
• Preparing patients for clinical examinations
• Assisting the provider during examinations
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens and tests
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets under the direction of the provider
• Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular and subcutaneous injections—including spine and orthopedic specific injections, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
• Transmitting prescription refills as directed
• Occasional fluoroscopic assistance
• Phlebotomy including lab work and urinalysis
• Taking electrocardiograms
• Wound care and changing dressings
• Preparing rooms for the next patient including wipe down and cleaning of rooms - sanitizing exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Sterilization of instruments as well as preparation into sterile packs
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Various administrative duties as outlined in our job description.

EXPERIENCE/ON THE JOB TRAINING:

• Minimum of twelve (12) months of medical assisting experience.
• Knowledge of the healthcare field and logistics of medical office flow.
• Medical terminology is necessary.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday, No weekends or Holidays, potential schedule flexibility

BENEFITS:

• Eligible per practice guidelines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Private practice
• Urgent care center

COVID-19 considerations:
Remote work is part of the job when physician is in surgery or when office unavailable.

Work Location: In person

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