Orthopedic Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant role is onsite in Frederick, MD. Compensation is not specified. The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics’ medical assistant serves as a liaison among operations, physicians, and staff at the assigned clinic. The assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, clinic workflow, and patient coordination. The role prepares patients and exam rooms, maintains records and supplies, performs basic diagnostic and clinical tasks, and contributes to quality assurance and best practices.

What you'll do

• Manage onsite inventory with the Operations Manager
• implement best practices and continuous improvements
• greet and room patients and prepare them for provider examinations
• assist providers during clinic
• update patient information in the EMR
• ensure diagnostic tests and records are available
• prepare injectable solutions
• maintain exam room organization and supplies
• provide cross-coverage and travel to other physician offices as requested or needed
• maintain clinical and medication inventory
• obtain vital signs
• handle biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
• enter patient information into ultrasound equipment and save exams in PACS
• answer calls and perform office duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

orthopedic medical assistant

full-time

frederick md

the centers for advanced orthopaedics

orthopedics

patient care

emr

vital signs

ultrasound

pacs

clinic operations

inventory management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position has indirect supervisory responsibilities and may require cross-coverage at other physician offices.

About the employer

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.