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We are a busy orthopedic practice in Louisville, Kentucky looking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant or an Athletic Trainer Certified. The individual should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, a team player, capable of multitasking, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Office Manager

This position features:

Generous pay and benefits including a 401k and profit-sharing plan!

Philosophy

Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
Performs following the facility’s policies and procedures
Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties
Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
Seeks out additional assignments and duties
Work Quality

Performs duties in an accurate and organized manner
Adheres to policies and procedures in the performance of duties
Ensures knowledge of the job and asks questions when unsure
Completes assignments within appropriate timeframes
Personal Attributes

Shows initiative and dependability, including punctuality and attendance
Displays good judgment
Cooperates and is flexible
Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image
Customer Service

Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians, co-workers, and vendors.
Presents good telephone skills
Responds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requests
Communication and Teamwork

Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a positive attitude
Presents good oral and written communication (documentation) skills
Professional Competence

Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
Medical Assistant Duties

Patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assist patients with changing to exam gowns, and transfer to exam table if needed.
Assess the patient’s general condition and collect patient history.
Document health history, activities, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record
Provide basic patient care as ordered by the physician and assist the physician with various procedures.
Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to patients.
Cast and splint application and removal.
Fit patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered by a physician
Wound dressing changes
Prepare injections
Suture and staple removal
Sterile tray set-ups
Obtain lab/x-ray reports
Schedule surgery, hospital procedures, and pre- and post-op appointments
Schedule MRI, CT scans, labs, etc.
Schedule referrals to other physicians
Perform/assist with EMG/NCV studies when applicable
Clean and stock exam rooms
Help with prescription refill requests
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flag Rules
Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Salary is negotiable and based on experience.