Medical Assistant

Next Journey Orthopaedics

Medical Assistant

Mclean, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking a Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to keep the medical facility running smoothly.

    Responsibilities:

    Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner

    Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff

    Escort patients to exam rooms and take history

    Prepare patients for examination, escort them to the treatment room and be present during examination/treatment to assist the physician in treatment procedures

    Answer incoming telephone calls, greet patients, entertain inquiries, and facilitate correspondence with regards to their treatment in the clinic

    Liaise with the orthopedist in booking patients’ appointments in line with their schedule to facilitate smooth flow of operations

    Collect results of patients’ tests from the laboratory, sort them out and make them available to the orthopedist before he/she attends to patients

    Record medical histories and vital signs of patients by carrying out proper checkup on them before consultation with the physician

    Sterilize equipment before and after treatment and properly dispose used containers and items to avoid infection

    Clean the treatment room to avoid infection, and get it ready after use for the treatment of other patients

    Create and fill patients’ chart with relevant and current information about their health condition, and update chart with changes and progress in patients’ health

    Maintain communication with patients after treatment to monitor their progress and suggest continuous treatment in the event of a relapse

    Casting and splinting patients and willingness to learn how

    ​Qualifications:

    Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields

    Strong organizational skills

    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment