Certified Medical Assistant, Town Center Orthopaedics, Reston, VA
Town Center Orthopaedics -
Reston, VA,
US
Certified Medical Assistant
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
Description
Are you passionate about helping people and looking to further your career in the healthcare industry? If so, we're looking for you. We are a busy multi-specialty orthopedic office in need of a reliable medical assistant who can provide first-class care to our patients. You'll be responsible for working closely with our healthcare staff to take patient histories, provide aftercare instructions, and help with examinations and/or prepare medications. Jobseekers should have great communication skills to build a great rapport with patients and have some experience with DME, orthopedics, and or pain management.
Responsibilities
Draw blood and prepare blood samples for laboratory tests
Help healthcare staff during examination by handing the correct supplies and medical instruments to the physician, positioning the patient, and assisting with other tasks as needed
Take the patient's vital signs including their pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure and record it in their chart
Complete the patient's insurance forms in their records, notating all symptoms, test results, diagnoses, treatment instructions, and prescriptions
Discuss patient information, medical history, and the reason for their visit to share with the healthcare staff
Make sure examination rooms are ready for patients by ensuring they're well-stocked and at a comfortable temperature and that all equipment is sterilized
Qualifications
Able to use a computer to complete administrative tasks
High school graduate or has GED
1 year of prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment
Has Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or other certifying agency
Solid communication and customer service skills
Are you passionate about helping people and looking to further your career in the healthcare industry? If so, we're looking for you. We are a busy multi-specialty orthopedic office in need of a reliable medical assistant who can provide first-class care to our patients. You'll be responsible for working closely with our healthcare staff to take patient histories, provide aftercare instructions, and help with examinations and/or prepare medications. Jobseekers should have great communication skills to build a great rapport with patients and have some experience with DME, orthopedics, and or pain management.
Responsibilities
Draw blood and prepare blood samples for laboratory tests
Help healthcare staff during examination by handing the correct supplies and medical instruments to the physician, positioning the patient, and assisting with other tasks as needed
Take the patient's vital signs including their pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure and record it in their chart
Complete the patient's insurance forms in their records, notating all symptoms, test results, diagnoses, treatment instructions, and prescriptions
Discuss patient information, medical history, and the reason for their visit to share with the healthcare staff
Make sure examination rooms are ready for patients by ensuring they're well-stocked and at a comfortable temperature and that all equipment is sterilized
Qualifications
Able to use a computer to complete administrative tasks
High school graduate or has GED
1 year of prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment
Has Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or other certifying agency
Solid communication and customer service skills