Medical Assistant-Pediatric Orthopedics-Wexford

Allegheny Health Network

Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical and clerical support for the various orthopedic practice locations.

Essential responsibilities include :

• Performing various related procedures including wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures / staples, application / removal of orthopedic casts / splints, and drawing up injections, vaccines, botox, phlebotomy for PRP and assisting with ultrasound procedures.
• Assisting in the coordination of patient care under the supervision of the assigned health care provider.
• Preparing and rooming patients within the clinical practice setting according to documenting patient health information, history and medications. Accurately interviewing patients and ordering radiographs according to physician protocols.
• Following standard work flows, accurately documenting all pertinent details in the electronic health record. Reviewing and updating the allergy and medication list, social, medical and surgical history and pain screening. With appropriate training and documented competency, may function as a scribe to the provider when needed to maintain clinic work flow.
• Able to function as a scribe to the physician when needed to maintain clinic work flow.
• Performing pre-visit chart management tasks by obtaining diagnostic reports and reviewing charts for completion. Scanning pertinent findings from outside information to physicians and staff as necessary.
• According to provider instruction and standards, educating patients on proper wound and pin care, cast care and postoperative care.
• Preparing exam room for patient visit. Ensuring adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensuring all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
• Requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physician(s).
• Performing other duties as assigned when needed.

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